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53 Charles Street, Reading, RG1 7DB

UPRN:310062761Terrace Property2 bedsBuilt before 1900
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (75)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T13:13:53.438372+00:00)Planning· 6mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T08:19:50.636452+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-06T18:19:47.004112+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
53 Charles Street, Reading, RG1 7DB

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
£351,000
£334k - £369kHigh
Estimate
£351k
Range
£334k – £369k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,850
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,850
Yield
6.32%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

53 Charles Street earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 76/100. Investment score 62/100 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. 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
76/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
62/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
37/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
90/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 37Bike 68
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£351,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,850
Gross Yield6.32%
1y Growth+3.4%
3y Growth-1.7%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+1.6%
Last Sold Price£350,000 (2025-09-30)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
1RG1 7DB
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • PL/26/1467
    Discharge of condition 29 (boundary treatment details) of planning permission PL/23/1673, as granted on 27/03/2024.
    Pending
  • PL/26/1436
    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) and 6 (Boundary Treatment) of application PL/25/1085
    Pending
  • PL/26/1428
    Lawful Development Certificate for supported living for up to five young people (aged 16–18) transitioning to independence.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership50.5%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2025-09-30
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,454
Population Density8,635 /km²
Owner Occupied24%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 76%65+ 7%
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Schools Nearby

  • Oxford Road Community School
    0.1 mi
    -
  • Civitas Academy
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • All Saints Junior School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

4 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 8 Charles Street
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    £325k
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  • Kennet Court, 42A Charles Street
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    £195k
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  • 53 Charles Street
    -
    £350k
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  • 6 Charles Street
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    £320k
    -