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27 Josephine Court, Reading, RG30 2DG

UPRN:310033740Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (64)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T13:13:06.265873+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:50:28.551710+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)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
27 Josephine Court, Reading, RG30 2DG

HP Score

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

    Significant risk factors

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£196,000
£186k - £206kHigh
Estimate
£196k
Range
£186k – £206k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£950
£850 - £1k
Monthly
£950
Yield
5.82%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

27 Josephine Court earns an AVOID rating with HP Score 70/100. Investment score 57/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (60/100). 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
57/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
31/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
60/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 25Bike 56
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£196,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£950
Gross Yield5.82%
1y Growth-12.6%
3y Growth+0.5%
5y Growth+2.3%
10y Growth+1.9%
Last Sold Price£127,500 (2004-12-10)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0RG30 2DG
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/26/1410
    Garage conversion to domestic use
    Pending
  • PL/26/1407
    Erection of a two storey one bedroom dwelling adjoining 5 Wilson Road and insertion of new rear window and side facing patio doors to 5 Wilson Road
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership68.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining48 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2004-12-10
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
7 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
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
    -
  • 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.

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

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