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491 Reading Road, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5HL

UPRN:14032176Detached Bungalow2 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (70)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-23T04:00:02.869518+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T11:09:26.656593+00:00)Planning· 3mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-13T09:02:13.842218+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T10:54:17.034787+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
491 Reading Road, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5HL

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
4 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£548,000
£521k - £576kHigh
Estimate
£548k
Range
£521k – £576k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,150
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,150
Yield
4.71%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

491 Reading Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 69/100. Investment score 49/100 reflects below-average fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (49/100). 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
69/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
49/ 100
Mixed
Crime Score
17/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
49/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 18Bike 50
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£548,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,150
Gross Yield4.71%
1y Growth-20.9%
3y Growth-1.9%
5y Growth+1.8%
10y Growth+1.7%
Last Sold Price£395,000 (2021-05-28)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
2RG41 5HL
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 262534
    Application for advertisement consent for the proposed installation of 1 no. internally illuminated free-standing double-faced totem pole sign, 1 no. vinyl film shopfront panel and image, 1 no. vinyl film entrance sign and 1 no. internally illuminated wall hanging sign.
    Pending
  • 262520
    Regulation 14(2) notification for works to protected tree(s) TPO 828- 1996 Oak tree to 9 Mermaid Close Oak tree to 11 Mermaid Close
    Approved
  • 262484
    Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed conversion of the garage to habitable accommodation with associated changes to fenestration.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership57.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2021-05-28
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£43,538
Population Density1,449 /km²
Owner Occupied76%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 63%65+ 17%
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Schools Nearby

  • The Forest School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2025

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Winnersh Primary School
    0.7 mi
    -
  • Bearwood Primary School
    0.8 mi
    Good
  • Hawkedon Primary School
    0.8 mi
    -

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

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