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5 Farringdon Court, Reading, RG1 5NT

UPRN:310003641Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 1996-2002
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (77)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-17T15:16:43.468683+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:50:12.506338+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T19:04:23.100449+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)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-12T06:16:49.552130+00:00)
5 Farringdon Court, Reading, RG1 5NT

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£241,000
£229k - £253kHigh
Estimate
£241k
Range
£229k – £253k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,150
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,150
Yield
5.73%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

5 Farringdon Court earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 70/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is good (80/100). 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
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HP Score
70/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
65/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
54/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
80/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 35Bike 62
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£241,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,150
Gross Yield5.73%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.7%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+1.6%
Last Sold Price£172,000 (2010-05-25)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningModerate
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0RG1 5NT
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • PL/26/1519
    Proposed extended existing south garden area through the installation of an extended boundary fence and a new access gate, relocation of the existing Jumbrella, installation of a new Jumbrella, and provision of a new awning to the north garden area.
    Pending
  • PL/26/1483
    Application for a Non-Material Amendment to condition 19 (contamination validation report) of planning permission PL/25/0697
    Approved
  • PL/26/1481
    Proposed works to trees in a conservation area
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership50.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining188 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2010-05-25
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,454
Population Density12,193 /km²
Owner Occupied34%
Age Distribution
0-15 11%16-64 81%65+ 8%
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Schools Nearby

  • Reading School
    0.2 mi
    Outstanding
  • Redlands Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • St John's Church of England Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
    0.4 mi
    Inspected by ISI

2 of 8 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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