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26 Dowding Close, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4NL

UPRN:14033945Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1983-1990
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: D (66)
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 (2026-07-10T09:50:34.047195+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
26 Dowding Close, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4NL

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£572,000
£543k - £600kHigh
Estimate
£572k
Range
£543k – £600k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,250
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,250
Yield
4.72%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

26 Dowding Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 82/100. Investment score 67/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is good (71/100). 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
82/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
6/ 100
Low
Walkability
71/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 29Bike 58
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£572,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,250
Gross Yield4.72%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.1%
5y Growth+1.9%
10y Growth+2.0%
Last Sold Price£437,500 (2021-04-06)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0RG5 4NL
Approval Rate
-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
  • 262510
    APPLICATION FOR WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO-0170-1980. T1 (Oak) Reduce crown to 2.5m consent following new growth.
    Pending
  • 262399
    Householder application for the proposed erection of a first floor side extension, part single storey and part two storey rear extension, and single storey front extensions incorporating a porch and extension to the garage, with associated roof alterations, installation of rooflights and changes to fenestration, together with alterations to the roof of the detached garden room including additional insulation and installation of a rooflight (retrospective to the garden room alterations).
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership57.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2021-04-06
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£43,538
Population Density2,595 /km²
Owner Occupied83%
Age Distribution
0-15 22%16-64 63%65+ 15%
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Schools Nearby

  • Woodley CofE Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Rivermead Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Willow Bank Junior School
    0.7 mi

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

  • Willow Bank Infant School
    0.7 mi

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

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

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