Flat 5, 28 Western Elms Avenue, Reading, RG30 2AN
UPRN:310074081Converted Flat2 bedsBuilt before 1900
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (64)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T13:13:53.438372+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:50:28.551710+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)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
HP Score
76
/ 100
Strong
Verdict
3 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed
Evidence
20 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£223,000
£212k - £234kHigh
Estimate
£223k
Range
£212k – £234k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,050
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,050
Yield
5.65%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Flat 5 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 76/100. Investment score 59/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is excellent (88/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
76
HP Score
76/ 100
Strong
59
Investment Score
59/ 100
Moderate
33
Crime Score
33/ 100
Moderate
88
Walkability
88/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 24Bike 66
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£223,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,050
Gross Yield5.65%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.5%
5y Growth+2.3%
10y Growth+1.9%
Last Sold Price£160,000 (2007-10-19)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonModerate
- MiningSignificant
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0RG30 2AN
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- PendingPL/26/1428Lawful Development Certificate for supported living for up to five young people (aged 16–18) transitioning to independence.
- PendingPL/26/1410Garage conversion to domestic use
- PendingPL/26/1407Erection of a two storey one bedroom dwelling adjoining 5 Wilson Road and insertion of new rear window and side facing patio doors to 5 Wilson Road
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership68.2%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeLeasehold
- Last Ownership Change2007-10-19
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
12 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£35,454
Population Density8,960 /km²
Owner Occupied49%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 75%65+ 8%
Schools Nearby
- Inspected by ISISt Edward's Prep0.2 mi
- Battle Primary Academy0.2 miArea grades2024
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- -Horizons Ap Academy0.2 mi
- All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School0.3 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
4 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 26 Western Elms Avenue-£710k-
- 26 Western Elms Avenue-£710k-
- 26 Western Elms Avenue-£710k-
- 26 Western Elms Avenue-£710k-