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Flat 4, Sydenham House, Sun Street, Reading, RG1 3HX

UPRN:310067643Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: B (81)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-03T04:00:02.159536+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T13:13:53.438372+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:34:23.055532+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· 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
Flat 4, Sydenham House, Sun Street, Reading, RG1 3HX

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£201,000
£191k - £211kHigh
Estimate
£201k
Range
£191k – £211k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,000
£900 - £1k
Monthly
£1,000
Yield
5.97%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 4 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 68/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is good (81/100). 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.

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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
68/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
65/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
59/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
81/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 18Bike 68
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£201,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,000
Gross Yield5.97%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.7%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+1.6%
Last Sold Price£205,000 (2018-12-05)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0RG1 3HX
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • PL/26/1422
    Existing use as a one bedroom residential flat for 40 years
    Pending
  • PL/26/1408
    Minor amendment to driveway material from tarmac to permeable bonded resin (grey/blue colour) of planning permission - PL/26/0205 for Proposed single storey front porch extension and part conversion of existing garage to habitable space. Proposed single storey rear extension. Changes to external fenestration.
    Pending
  • PL/26/1388
    Proposed works to various trees within a conservation area
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership50.5%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining78 yrs
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2018-12-05
  • 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 Density-
Owner Occupied21%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 74%65+ 8%
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Schools Nearby

  • St John's Church of England Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • New Town Primary School
    0.1 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • The Deenway Montessori School
    0.5 mi
    Good

2 of 7 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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