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1 Baron Court, Reading, RG30 2BP

UPRN:310002658Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: E (48)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:59:12.836973+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T18:44:51.758880+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· 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
1 Baron Court, Reading, RG30 2BP

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
5 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£213,000
£202k - £224kHigh
Estimate
£213k
Range
£202k – £224k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,000
£950 - £1k
Monthly
£1,000
Yield
5.63%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

1 Baron Court earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 76/100. Investment score 59/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is excellent (88/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
76/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
59/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
33/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
88/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 26Bike 66
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£213,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,000
Gross Yield5.63%
1y Growth-1.1%
3y Growth+0.5%
5y Growth+2.3%
10y Growth+1.9%
Last Sold Price£139,500 (2006-08-04)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0RG30 2BP
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • PL/26/1488
    Proposed loft dormer and front-facing Velux windows
    Pending
  • PL/26/1436
    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) and 6 (Boundary Treatment) of application PL/25/1085
    Pending
  • PL/26/1428
    Lawful Development Certificate for supported living for up to five young people (aged 16–18) transitioning to independence.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership68.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2006-08-04
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,454
Population Density8,960 /km²
Owner Occupied49%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 75%65+ 8%

Schools Nearby

  • St Edward's Prep
    0.1 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Battle Primary Academy
    0.1 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Horizons Ap Academy
    0.2 mi

    Inspected as Cranbury College (URN 134984) on 7 Feb 2018

  • All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

4 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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