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8 Barber Close, Hurst, Reading, RG10 0RZ

UPRN:14040355Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1983-1990
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band GEPC: C (71)
Data freshness:Planning· 6mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T08:19:50.636452+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-06T17:54:31.854624+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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
8 Barber Close, Hurst, Reading, RG10 0RZ

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,411,000
£1.34M - £1.48MHigh
Estimate
£1.41M
Range
£1.34M – £1.48M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£4,700
£4k - £5k
Monthly
£4,700
Yield
4.00%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Barber Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 69/100. Investment score 56/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (21/100). 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
HP Score
69/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
56/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
6/ 100
Low
Walkability
21/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 10Bike 22
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,411,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£4,700
Gross Yield4.00%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.2%
5y Growth+1.3%
10y Growth+1.9%
Last Sold Price£483,000 (2003-12-05)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1RG10 0RZ
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 262518
    Full application for the proposed phased development of erection of 1no. dwelling, following demolition of existing dwelling, plus retention of the existing stable block and associated groundworks.
    Pending
  • 262391
    Full application for the proposed siting of 1 no. shipping container following removal of the existing container.
    Pending
  • 262389
    Full application for the proposed alterations to the external elevations of existing agricultural building.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership58.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2003-12-05
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£43,538
Population Density447 /km²
Owner Occupied85%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 65%65+ 15%

Schools Nearby

  • St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Woodley CofE Primary School
    1.0 mi
    Good
  • Dolphin School
    1.0 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • The Colleton Primary School
    1.1 mi
    GoodConcerns

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

Comparables

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  • 10 Barber Close
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    £1.20M
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  • 2 Barber Close
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    £1.21M
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  • 12 Barber Close
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    £945k
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  • 6 Barber Close
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    £855k
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