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42 Purfield Drive, Wargrave, Reading, RG10 8AR

UPRN:14043000Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: E (47)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T11:09:26.656593+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:32:19.416396+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)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
42 Purfield Drive, Wargrave, Reading, RG10 8AR

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£657,000
£624k - £690kHigh
Estimate
£657k
Range
£624k – £690k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,150
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,150
Yield
3.93%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

42 Purfield Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 73/100. Investment score 61/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (34/100). 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)Defra 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 Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
73/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
5/ 100
Low
Walkability
34/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 7Bike 32
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£657,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,150
Gross Yield3.93%
1y Growth-19.3%
3y Growth+1.2%
5y Growth+1.3%
10y Growth+1.9%
Last Sold Price-

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0RG10 8AR
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 262527
    APPLICATION FOR WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO 61/1973. T1, Horse Chestnut - Reduce overall crown by approximately 1.5m, pruning back to suitable historic reduction. Remove epicormic growth from the main stem and remove major deadwood.
    Pending
  • 262504
    SECTION 211 NOTIFICATION FOR WORKS TO TREE(S) IN A CONSERVATION AREA. T1 (Beech) Top reduction of 2-2.5m and side reduction of 1-1.5m.
    Pending
  • 262470
    Application for submission of details to comply with the following condition of planning consent 253105 dated 16.02.2026. Part discharge condition 7 relates to decontamination, condition 11 to future homes standard.
    Pending

Ownership

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

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£43,538
Population Density-
Owner Occupied90%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 55%65+ 27%

Schools Nearby

  • Robert Piggott CofE Infant School
    0.5 mi

    Inspected as Robert Piggott CofE Infant School (URN 109989) on 23 Apr 2024

  • Robert Piggott CofE Junior School
    0.5 mi

    Inspected as Robert Piggott CofE Junior School (URN 109993) on 28 Sep 2023

  • The Piggott School
    1.1 mi
    GoodImproving
  • Crazies Hill Church of England Primary School
    1.2 mi
    Good

4 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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