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8 Maria Court, Reading, RG30 2AS

UPRN:310021356Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: E (44)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T13:13:06.265873+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:44:53.995236+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
8 Maria Court, Reading, RG30 2AS

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£216,000
£205k - £227kHigh
Estimate
£216k
Range
£205k – £227k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,050
£950 - £1k
Monthly
£1,050
Yield
5.83%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Maria Court earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 59/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (81/100). 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 NationsMarket 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
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
59/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
31/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
81/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 27Bike 62
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£216,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,050
Gross Yield5.83%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.5%
5y Growth+2.3%
10y Growth+1.9%
Last Sold Price£252,000 (2017-08-01)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0RG30 2AS
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • PL/26/1445
    Notification under the Electronic Communications Code Regulations 2003 - Proposal : the cabin and support grillage is to be replaced with a smaller metal support grillage which will accommodate 3no. cabinets and ancillary apparatus. The new grillage will be installed in the same location as that of the former, upon the lower roof. 3no. dishes upon a single support
    Rejected
  • 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
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership68.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining98 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2017-08-01
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,454
Population Density-
Owner Occupied41%
Age Distribution
0-15 16%16-64 71%65+ 13%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Edward's Prep
    0.1 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Horizons Ap Academy
    0.2 mi

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

  • Battle Primary Academy
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

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

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

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

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