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8 Underwood Road, Reading, RG30 3LR

UPRN:310007839Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (69)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-20T03:10:24.084390+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:50:28.551710+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T18:44:51.758880+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T11:06:15.832870+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T11:13:20.493781+00:00)
8 Underwood Road, Reading, RG30 3LR

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£391,000
£372k - £411kHigh
Estimate
£391k
Range
£372k – £411k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,500
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,500
Yield
4.60%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Underwood Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 52/100. Investment score 50/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is limited (66/100). 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
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HP Score
52/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
50/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
66/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 20Bike 57
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£391,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,500
Gross Yield4.60%
1y Growth-19.5%
3y Growth+0.5%
5y Growth+2.3%
10y Growth+1.9%
Last Sold Price£185,000 (2004-07-01)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0RG30 3LR
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/02384/NONMAT
    Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission 26/00216/FUL: Demolition of existing club house and construction of replacement building. Section 73a Application to vary Condition (4) FRA - Finished Floor Levels of planning permission 10/02020/FUL. Amendment of condition 3 wording from "shall be removed within 3 months of the final completion of the new floor level" to "shall be removed within 3 months of canal and river trust approval of works proposal part 2 for removal of said building".
    Pending
  • 26/02357/5DAY
    50% reduction of the Lombardy Poplar due to limb failure associated with decay column from previous branch failure in centre of crown
    Approved
  • PL/26/1328
    Proposed loft conversion with a flat roof rear dormer
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership68.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2004-07-01
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,454
Population Density-
Owner Occupied78%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 59%65+ 24%
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Schools Nearby

  • Kennet Valley Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • The Holy Brook School
    0.3 mi
    -
  • Manor Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • King's Academy Prospect
    0.6 mi
    Good

1 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 10 Underwood Road
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    £375k
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  • 2 Underwood Road
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    £512k
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  • 2A Underwood Road
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    £420k
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  • 14 Underwood Road
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    £380k
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