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1 Candlewood Drive, Reading, RG2 6AW

UPRN:310083175Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt -
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: B (81)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T13:13:53.438372+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:15:38.781057+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
1 Candlewood Drive, Reading, RG2 6AW

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£361,000
£325k - £398kMedium
Estimate
£361k
Range
£325k – £398k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,100
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,100
Yield
6.98%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

1 Candlewood Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 52/100. Investment score 58/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is limited (15/100). 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 NationsMarket 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
52/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
58/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
66/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
15/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 9Bike 43
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£361,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,100
Gross Yield6.98%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.5%
5y Growth+0.5%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£368,600 (2019-11-27)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseBelow 40 dB
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0RG2 6AW
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • PL/26/1423
    Single storey rear extension
    Pending
  • 26/01925/OOD
    Out Of District Planning Consultation Wokingham Borough Council: Ref 262054 - Full application for the proposed removal of previously imported soils currently stored on part of the Site, including required enabling works and vegetation clearance, followed by the restoration and reprofiling of the land to its original level using only indigenous material placed elsewhere on the Site.
    Pending
  • PL/26/1147
    Minor amendment to plans under condition 5 of planning permission 10/01461/OUT (PL/10/2172) to include visitor parking spaces (amended)
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership54.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2019-11-27
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,454
Population Density708 /km²
Owner Occupied40%
Age Distribution
0-15 23%16-64 74%65+ 3%
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Schools Nearby

  • Green Park Village Primary Academy
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Southcote Primary School
    1.0 mi
    Good
  • Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
    1.2 mi
    Good
  • St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School
    1.2 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

0 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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