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Grove Pond Cottage, Sandford Lane, Hurst, Reading, RG10 0SX

UPRN:14038213Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: E (49)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-04T04:00:06.345886+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T11:09:26.656593+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-17T06:27:49.770817+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
Grove Pond Cottage, Sandford Lane, Hurst, Reading, RG10 0SX

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,245,000
£1.18M - £1.31MHigh
Estimate
£1.25M
Range
£1.18M – £1.31M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£4,100
£4k - £5k
Monthly
£4,100
Yield
3.95%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Grove Pond Cottage earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 64/100. Investment score 46/100 reflects below-average fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (28/100). 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
64/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
46/ 100
Mixed
Crime Score
15/ 100
Low
Walkability
28/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 6Bike 27
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,245,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£4,100
Gross Yield3.95%
1y Growth+11.3%
3y Growth+1.2%
5y Growth+1.3%
10y Growth+1.9%
Last Sold Price£1,100,000 (2025-02-07)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
1RG10 0SX
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 262389
    Full application for the proposed alterations to the external elevations of existing agricultural building.
    Pending
  • 262242
    Householder application for the proposed erection of single storey and first floor rear extensions following demolition of the existing conservatory, plus conversion of the garage to habitable accommodation and changes to fenestration.
    Pending
  • 262011
    Full application for the proposed erection of 1 no. single storey building to form stables following demolition of the existing stable building, plus widening of the existing access and associated works. (Part retrospective)
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership58.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2025-02-07
  • 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 Density87 /km²
Owner Occupied71%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 60%65+ 22%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst
    0.7 mi
    Good
  • Woodley CofE Primary School
    0.9 mi
    Good
  • Winnersh Primary School
    0.9 mi
    -
  • The Forest School
    1.1 mi
    Report card2025

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

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

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Comparables

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  • Grove Pond Cottage Sandford Lane
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    £1.10M
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  • Grove Cottages Sandford Lane
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    £1.11M
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  • Grove Cottages Sandford Lane
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    £710k
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  • Grove Pond Cottage Sandford Lane
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    £455k
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