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5 Birch Road, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 3LB

UPRN:14044453Detached Bungalow3 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: E (39)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed yesterday (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 (2026-07-10T08:14:40.924425+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
5 Birch Road, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 3LB

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£725,000
£689k - £762kHigh
Estimate
£725k
Range
£689k – £762k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,950
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£2,950
Yield
4.88%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

5 Birch Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 47/100 reflects below-average fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (59/100). 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.

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HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
47/ 100
Mixed
Crime Score
4/ 100
Low
Walkability
59/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 14Bike 35
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£725,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,950
Gross Yield4.88%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.6%
5y Growth+1.0%
10y Growth+0.8%
Last Sold Price£585,000 (2018-06-27)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0RG40 3LB
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 262539
    Householder application for the proposed enclosure of the existing car barn to form a detached garage with associated changes to fenestration.
    Pending
  • 262521
    Application for non-material amendment to planning consent 250655 to change the wording of condition 2 to include an amended boundary treatments plan.
    Pending
  • 262519
    Application for submission of details to comply with the following condition of planning consent 261844 dated 15/10/26. Condition 4 relates to landscaping.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership55.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2018-06-27
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£43,538
Population Density-
Owner Occupied95%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 55%65+ 26%
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Schools Nearby

  • Gorse Ride Infants' School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Nine Mile Ride Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Gorse Ride Junior School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery
    0.7 mi
    Inspected by ISI

2 of 7 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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