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52 Shepherds Lane, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7JL

UPRN:310060477Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band GEPC: D (57)
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-28T04:00:02.299619+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T13:13:53.438372+00:00)Planning· 6mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T08:19:50.636452+00:00)EPC· 1mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-01T14:21:28.915257+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
52 Shepherds Lane, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7JL

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£931,000
£838k - £1.02MMedium
Estimate
£931k
Range
£838k – £1.02M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,450
£3k - £4k
Monthly
£3,450
Yield
4.45%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

52 Shepherds Lane earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 69/100. Investment score 53/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (25/100). 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
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HP Score
69/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
53/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
4/ 100
Low
Walkability
25/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 12Bike 48
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£931,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,450
Gross Yield4.45%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.2%
5y Growth+0.8%
10y Growth+1.9%
Last Sold Price£338,000 (2001-12-21)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1RG4 7JL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • P26/S4779/DIS
    Discharge of condition 4(external lighting) on application ref. P26/S0240/HH (Extensions to dormer bungalow to form a two-storey dwelling with demolition of part of the existing attached garage).
    Pending
  • PL/26/1366
    Single storey side extension comprising garage, and ancillary space with flat roof and forced pitch to front elevation. Garage conversion to habitable accommodation including raising of roof structure.
    Pending
  • PL/26/1347
    T.3 Cedar Remove 1 dog leg stem growing over the neighbouring chimney stack to source
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership76.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2001-12-21
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,454
Population Density-
Owner Occupied93%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 57%65+ 23%
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Schools Nearby

  • The Heights Primary School
    0.5 mi
    -
  • Aurora Rowan School
    0.8 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
    1.0 mi
    Good
  • Emmer Green Primary School
    1.2 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

4 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 24 Shepherds Lane
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    £1.36M
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  • 30 Shepherds Lane
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    £620k
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  • 22 Shepherds Lane
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    £705k
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  • 50 Shepherds Lane
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    £1.02M
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