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September Cottage, 5 Thames Terrace, Thames Street, Sonning, Reading, RG4 6XA

UPRN:14064237Terrace Property3 bedsBuilt before 1900
FreeholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: D (67)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-17T15:16:43.468683+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T11:10:26.683578+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:50:30.704786+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
September Cottage, 5 Thames Terrace, Thames Street, Sonning, Reading, RG4 6XA

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
£494,000
£470k - £519kHigh
Estimate
£494k
Range
£470k – £519k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,000
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,000
Yield
4.86%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

September Cottage earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 59/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (52/100). 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
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
59/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
7/ 100
Low
Walkability
52/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 11Bike 51
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£494,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,000
Gross Yield4.86%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.2%
5y Growth+0.8%
10y Growth+1.9%
Last Sold Price£480,000 (2017-08-04)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningModerate
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0RG4 6XA
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 262529
    SECTION 211 NOTIFICATION FOR WORKS IN A CONSERVATION AREA T1, Holly - Remove stems to improve access to compound area. T2, Sycamore - Crown reduction over towpath by 3m in height; remove major deadwood. T3, Holly - Remove and grind stump.
    Pending
  • 262528
    SECTION 211 NOTIFICATION FOR WORKS IN A CONSERVATION AREA T1, Lawson Cypress - Crown reduction by 1.5m in height and 1m in lateral spread
    Pending
  • 262517
    SECTION 211 NOTIFICATION FOR WORKS IN A CONSERVATION AREA G1, Yew x7 – Reduce the height of the unmanaged section of Yew hedge by up to 2 metres to approximately align with the maintained height of the adjacent Laurel hedge. Additionally, reduce the unmanaged lateral growth by up to 1 metre to establish a more compact and manageable hedge profile. Holly – Reduce the Holly to approximately 2 metres above ground level. T2, Purple Plum - Reduce the lateral growth oversailing the driveway by up to 0.5 metres to improve clearance. T3, Yew - Reduce the lateral spread oversailing the driveway by up to 1 metre to lessen encroachment and improve access along the driveway. T5, Magnolia - Reduce the height and spread of the tree by up to 1.2 metres, with pruning cuts made approximately 1 metre beyond the previous pruning points. T6, Magnolia - Reduce the height by up to 2 metres and reduce the spread of overextended limbs by up to 1.5 metres. T7, Indian Bean - Crown lift the tree to provide a minimum clearance of 2.25 metres above ground level by selectively pruning back drooping branch tips. T8, Hawthorn - Reduce the lateral spread extending into the garden by up to 1 metre to lessen encroachment onto surrounding trees and shrubs. T9, Handkerchief tree - Reduce the height and spread of the tree by up to 1 metre. T10, English Oak - Reduce the height of the tree by up to 2 metres and the lateral spread by up to 1 metre. T11, Leyland Cypress - Reduce the height of the stems by up to 3 metres to approximately align with the height of the neighbouring Holm Oak. T12, Mulberry - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 1 metre. T13, Holm Oak - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 0.5 metres. T14, Horse Chestnut - Reduce overextended limbs oversailing the garden by up to 1.75 metres, approximately back into the natural crown profile. G15, Weeping Willow x2 - Crown lift the growth oversailing the garden to provide a minimum clearance of 3 metres above ground level. T16, Contorted Willow - Crown lift the tree to provide a minimum clearance of 3 metres above ground level to improve access beneath the crown. Additionally, selectively reduce limbs extending towards the property by up to 1.5 metres to provide a minimum clearance of 1.5 metres between the tree and the property. T17, Ash - Crown lift the growth oversailing the outbuilding to provide a minimum clearance of 2 metres between the tree and the roof.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership76.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2017-08-04
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£43,538
Population Density339 /km²
Owner Occupied74%
Age Distribution
0-15 16%16-64 58%65+ 26%

Schools Nearby

  • Sonning Church of England Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Reading Blue Coat School
    0.4 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Willow Bank Junior School
    1.1 mi

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

  • Willow Bank Infant School
    1.1 mi

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

2 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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