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Flat 12, Charles Place, 246 Kings Road, Reading, RG1 4NZ

UPRN:310054631Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 1983-1990
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: C (79)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-12T04:00:02.909283+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T13:13:06.265873+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:26:28.085274+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
Flat 12, Charles Place, 246 Kings Road, Reading, RG1 4NZ

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£212,000
£201k - £222kHigh
Estimate
£212k
Range
£201k – £222k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,000
£950 - £1k
Monthly
£1,000
Yield
5.66%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 12 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 79/100. Investment score 67/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is excellent (96/100). 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.

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HP Score
79/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
37/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
96/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 29Bike 68
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£212,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,000
Gross Yield5.66%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.7%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+1.6%
Last Sold Price£200,000 (2022-07-15)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0RG1 4NZ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • PL/26/1481
    Proposed works to trees in a conservation area
    Pending
  • 262568
    Submission of details to comply with the following condition of Listed Building Consent 252302 dated 14/07/2026. Condition 13 refers to Roof Guttering Channel End Detailing.
    Pending
  • 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
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership50.5%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining94 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2022-07-15
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,454
Population Density3,536 /km²
Owner Occupied33%
Age Distribution
0-15 13%16-64 80%65+ 7%
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Schools Nearby

  • Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
    0.0 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • St John's Church of England Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • The Deenway Montessori School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Kendrick School
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding

2 of 8 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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