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8 Carlton Close, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4JS

UPRN:14029188Semi-Detached House5 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: D (63)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T11:09:26.656593+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-18T06:24:41.114879+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
8 Carlton Close, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4JS

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£692,000
£657k - £727kHigh
Estimate
£692k
Range
£657k – £727k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,800
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£2,800
Yield
4.86%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Carlton Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 84/100. Investment score 68/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is excellent (85/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
84/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
68/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
8/ 100
Low
Walkability
85/ 100
Excellent
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Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£692,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,800
Gross Yield4.86%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.1%
5y Growth+1.9%
10y Growth+2.0%
Last Sold Price£550,000 (2020-01-31)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningModerate
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1RG5 4JS
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 262533
    Application for submission of details to comply with the following condition of planning consent 260751 dated 10.07.2026. Condition 4 relates to landscaping, 5 to drainage, 10 to biodiversity enhancements.
    Pending
  • 262499
    Householder application for the proposed erection of a single storey side and rear extension incorporating rooflights.
    Pending
  • 262480
    Planning application
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership57.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-01-31
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
16 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£43,538
Population Density4,123 /km²
Owner Occupied77%
Age Distribution
0-15 25%16-64 57%65+ 18%
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Schools Nearby

  • The Ambleside Centre
    0.1 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Beechwood Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • South Lake Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Highwood Primary School
    0.4 mi

    Inspected as Highwood Primary School (URN 131689) on 1 Dec 2021

3 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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