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4 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BJ

UPRN:310046450Terrace Property3 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: D (64)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T13:13:06.265873+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-02T07:21:04.247500+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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
4 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BJ

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£390,000
£371k - £410kHigh
Estimate
£390k
Range
£371k – £410k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,200
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,200
Yield
6.77%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

4 Elgar Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 76/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (67/100). 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 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
HP Score
76/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
65/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
23/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
67/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 20Bike 65
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£390,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,200
Gross Yield6.77%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.5%
5y Growth+0.5%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£290,000 (2016-02-05)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1RG2 0BJ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • PL/26/1432
    Section 106A application to discharge Schedule 2 of the S106 Legal Agreement associated with planning permission PL/19/1686, dated 30 July 2020.
    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/26/1403
    Application under section 73 for variation of planning conditions attached to planning permission ref: PL/22/1446 (External works to existing building, including partial replacement of the existing facades fronting Market Place and Abbey Square alongside other external works to the building, set back single-storey extension above part of block fronting Market Place, part two part three storey extensions above other blocks, and conversion and alterations to ground floor reception and car parking area, together the works will deliver 38 new homes and (internal and external) residential amenity areas with associated car parking) for changes to the basement and ground floor layouts, building elevations and phasing
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership54.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2016-02-05
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,454
Population Density13,580 /km²
Owner Occupied41%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 76%65+ 7%

Schools Nearby

  • Katesgrove Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Coley Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • New Christ Church Church of England Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Kendrick School
    0.5 mi
    Outstanding

3 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • 16 Elgar Road
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    £290k
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  • 30 Elgar Road
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    £452k
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  • 14 Elgar Road
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    £405k
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  • 38 Elgar Road
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    £453k
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