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40 Walmer Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4PN

UPRN:14031312Semi-Detached Bungalow2 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (72)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T11:09:26.656593+00:00)Planning· 5mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T06:35:47.328450+00:00)EPC· 2mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-20T01:08:15.001537+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· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
40 Walmer Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4PN

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£463,000
£440k - £486kHigh
Estimate
£463k
Range
£440k – £486k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,900
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,900
Yield
4.92%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

40 Walmer Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 63/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (38/100). 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
63/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
4/ 100
Low
Walkability
38/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 12Bike 29
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£463,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,900
Gross Yield4.92%
1y Growth+22.2%
3y Growth+1.1%
5y Growth+1.9%
10y Growth+2.0%
Last Sold Price£425,000 (2021-12-10)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
1RG5 4PN
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
  • 262523
    Application to vary condition 2 of planning consent 241427 for proposed erection of 1no seven bedroom dwelling following demolition of the existing dwelling. Variation is to allow changes to layout, raising of the roof and changes to fenestration.
    Pending
  • 262531
    APPLICATION FOR WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO 1246/2008. T2, Sycamore - Fell to an 8ft monolith.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership57.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2021-12-10
  • 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 Density4,258 /km²
Owner Occupied92%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 59%65+ 24%
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Schools Nearby

  • Willow Bank Infant School
    0.1 mi

    Inspected as Willow Bank Infant School (URN 109889) on 6 Jul 2022

  • Willow Bank Junior School
    0.1 mi

    Inspected as Willow Bank Junior School (URN 109890) on 22 Mar 2023

  • Waingels
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Outstanding

2 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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