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196 Kentwood Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6DL

UPRN:310056460Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (70)
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-05T04:00:04.018467+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T13:13:53.438372+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:50:28.551710+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T11:06:28.283420+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
196 Kentwood Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6DL

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£398,000
£378k - £418kHigh
Estimate
£398k
Range
£378k – £418k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,700
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,700
Yield
5.13%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

196 Kentwood Hill earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 71/100. Investment score 57/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (58/100). 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 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 Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
71/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
57/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
22/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
58/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 20Bike 43
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£398,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,700
Gross Yield5.13%
1y Growth+0.6%
3y Growth+0.0%
5y Growth+2.5%
10y Growth+1.8%
Last Sold Price£300,000 (2016-06-14)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0RG31 6DL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • PL/26/1448
    Change of use from a sui generis mixed use of car sales, vehicle repair and MOT testing to a sui generis mixed use of vehicle repair, MOT testing and hand car wash. Reconfiguration and extension of the existing workshop, with replacement roof including removal of the asbestos cement roof. Erection of an enclosed car wash building to the west of the workshop. Replacement entrance gates, with associated parking, drainage and external works.
    Pending
  • PL/26/1424
    Lawful development certificate for conversion of garage & side utility into habitable space & internal alterations
    Approved
  • PL/26/1377
    Two storey side and rear extension. Single storey rear extension. Demolition of attached outbuildings.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership72.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2016-06-14
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,454
Population Density-
Owner Occupied78%
Age Distribution
0-15 22%16-64 63%65+ 15%

Schools Nearby

  • Norcot Early Years Centre
    0.4 mi
    Outstanding
  • Meadow Park Academy
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Blagrave Nursery School
    0.6 mi
    GoodConcerns
  • Westwood Farm Infant School
    0.6 mi
    Good

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

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