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Flat 5, 34 Russell Street, Reading, RG1 7XF

UPRN:310043052Flat/MaisonetteBeds -Built before 1900
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band BEPC: C (73)
Data freshness:Listing· 7mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 7mo ago (2026-04-20T03:48:30.647512+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T13:13:06.265873+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:59:19.725917+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· 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
Flat 5, 34 Russell Street, Reading, RG1 7XF

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£181,000
£163k - £199kMedium
Estimate
£181k
Range
£163k – £199k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£850
£800 - £950
Monthly
£850
Yield
5.64%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 5 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 74/100. Investment score 66/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is excellent (90/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. 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)Defra 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
74/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
66/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
44/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
90/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 39Bike 64
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£181,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£850
Gross Yield5.64%
1y Growth-1.7%
3y Growth-1.7%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+1.6%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0RG1 7XF
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • PL/26/1428
    Lawful Development Certificate for supported living for up to five young people (aged 16–18) transitioning to independence.
    Pending
  • PL/26/1411
    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Demolition of Buildings The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 11, Class B
    Pending
  • PL/26/1394
    Advertisement consent for replacement of 2no. Existing sheet advertisement billboard with 1no. Sheet digital poster at Caversham Road bridge
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership50.5%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease Type-
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • 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 Density-
Owner Occupied17%
Age Distribution
0-15 13%16-64 79%65+ 8%
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Schools Nearby

  • Oxford Road Community School
    0.2 mi
    -
  • All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • All Saints Junior School
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Civitas Academy
    0.3 mi
    Good

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

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Comparables

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  • 8 Russell Street
    -
    £520k
    -
  • Waterford Court, 26 Russell Street
    -
    £172k
    -
  • 24 Russell Street
    -
    £175k
    -
  • 24 Russell Street
    -
    £171k
    -