Sold STC Detached

21 TWYCROSS ROAD

WOKINGHAM, WOKINGHAM RG40 5PE

4 beds 1,356 sq ft Listed 5 Dec 2013 (-4554d)

£550,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (RG40 5PE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 21 TWYCROSS ROAD, WOKINGHAM, WOKINGHAM RG40 5PE |
| Price | £550,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 |
| Floor area | 126 m² |
| Last sold | £530,000 Jan 2014 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £944/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,135

### Recommendations
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£35)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8237-6929-9529-4465-1902)

## Description

**COVERED ENTRANCE PORCH**   x .

**HALLWAY**   x .

**CLOAKROOM**   x .  Comprising WC, wash basin with tiled splashback, wood laminate flooring, radiator, extractor fan.

**LIVING ROOM**  17'4" x 10'9" (5.28m x 3.28m).  Feature gas fireplace with wooden mantle and marble hearth.

**DINING ROOM**  12'9" x 10'8" (3.89m x 3.25m).

**CONSERVATORY**  12' x 10'8" (3.66m x 3.25m).

**KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM**  14'5" x 9'4" (4.4m x 2.84m).  Featuring a matching range of base and eye level units incorporating drawer space, rolled edge work surfaces, butler style sink unit with mixer tap, integrated four ring gas hob with extractor fan above, integrated double oven, fridge, integrated freezer, integrated dishwasher, part tiled walls, tiled floor, breakfast bar area, double glazed window to rear aspect, archway to:-

**FAMILY ROOM**  9'3" x 7'10" (2.82m x 2.39m).

**LANDING**   x .

**BEDROOM ONE**  16'3" x 10'9" (4.95m x 3.28m).

**EN-SUITE**   x .  Comprising tiled shower cubicle with shower unit and glass concertina door, WC, inset wash basin with mixer tap, part tiled walls, extractor fan, shaver point, radiator, opaque double glazed window to front aspect.

**BEDROOM TWO**  12'4" x 11' (3.76m x 3.35m).

**BEDROOM THREE**  12'9" x 8'2" (3.89m x 2.5m).

**BEDROOM FOUR**  10'9" x 7'10" (3.28m x 2.39m).

**FAMILY BATHROOM**   x .  Comprising panel enclosed bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, WC, inset wash basin with mixer tap and storage space below, part tiled walls, extractor fan, shaver point, opaque double glazed window to rear aspect.

**TO THE REAR**   x .  Adjoining the rear of the property is an area of block paving leading to the remainder of the garden which is laid to lawn enclosed by wood panelled fencing and an Oak Tree. There is side access to the front of the property, security lighting and an outside tap.

**TO THE FRONT**   x .  To the front of the property is an area of block paving suitable for off street parking for several vehicles. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn enclosed by bush and shrub borders.

**INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE**  20'5" x 17'6" (6.22m x 5.33m).  Two up and over doors, power and lighting, space for utilities and additional loft space, wall mounted boiler.

## Property Photos

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- ![EPC](/listings/photos/44211989/426948) - EPC

## Floorplans

- ![FloorPlan](/listings/photos/44211989/426949) - FloorPlan

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 21 TWYCROSS ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5PE | £530,000 | 24/01/2014 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 17 SUNDEW CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5YB | £695,000 | 27/11/2025 | Detached |
| 5 BUCKTHORN CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5YD | £930,000 | 19/06/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 31 TWYCROSS ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5PE | £435,000 | 21/11/2024 | Detached |
| 10 BUCKTHORN CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5YD | £975,000 | 10/11/2023 | Detached |
| 17 DYER ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5PG | £860,000 | 27/04/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 33 TWYCROSS ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5PE | £400,000 | 13/04/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 18 TWYCROSS ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5PE | £910,000 | 03/03/2023 | Detached |
| 8 GADD CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5PQ | £675,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| 12 BUCKTHORN CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5YD | £875,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| 26 KEEPHATCH ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 1QJ | £850,000 | 15/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 55 TWYCROSS ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5PE | £750,000 | 01/07/2022 | Detached |
| 65 BINFIELD ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5PT | £597,000 | 01/07/2022 | Detached |
| 4 BUCKTHORN CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5YD | £790,000 | 16/06/2022 | Detached |
| 17 TREFOIL CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5YQ | £620,000 | 31/05/2022 | Detached |
| 3 GADD CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5PQ | £800,000 | 30/11/2021 | Detached |
| 3 CHAUCER CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 1YY | £600,000 | 26/11/2021 | Detached |
| 45 GADD CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5PQ | £1,000,000 | 12/11/2021 | Detached |
| 5 DYER ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5PG | £790,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £623,750 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £789,786 (14 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £774,265 (40 Detached, RG40, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -29%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Wokingham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,333/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,481/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,629/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Northampton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,157/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed Detached House, London Road, RG40 | £3,100/mo | 4 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent |
| 4 Bed Terraced House, Shefford Crescent, RG40 | £2,000/mo | 4 | 0.51 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,550/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.46% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £318,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £255,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,550/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £104/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.8%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,365/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 8.2%
- **10y growth:** 23.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Wokingham; Detached series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 18.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 25.4%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

126 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£530,000 Jan 2014

Price per m²

£4,365/m²

Local average

£774,265 (-29%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,830 of 33,755)

Street crime

79 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Keephatch Park
Detached
Three Reception Rooms
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Conservatory
Four Bedrooms
En-suite to Master
Double Garage

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Positioned on the highly desirable Keephatch Park development this detached family home enjoys pretty views over a neighbouring green. The accommodation comprises living room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, family room, conservatory and cloakroom. To the first floor there are four good sized bedrooms with en-suite to master plus a family bathroom. The rear garden is of a westerly orientation whilst to the front of the property is off street parking for several vehicles and a double integral garage.

COVERED ENTRANCE PORCH x .

HALLWAY x .

CLOAKROOM x . Comprising WC, wash basin with tiled splashback, wood laminate flooring, radiator, extractor fan.

LIVING ROOM 17'4" x 10'9" (5.28m x 3.28m). Feature gas fireplace with wooden mantle and marble hearth.

DINING ROOM 12'9" x 10'8" (3.89m x 3.25m).

CONSERVATORY 12' x 10'8" (3.66m x 3.25m).

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 14'5" x 9'4" (4.4m x 2.84m). Featuring a matching range of base and eye level units incorporating drawer space, rolled edge work surfaces, butler style sink unit with mixer tap, integrated four ring gas hob with extractor fan above, integrated double oven, fridge, integrated freezer, integrated dishwasher, part tiled walls, tiled floor, breakfast bar area, double glazed window to rear aspect, archway to:-

FAMILY ROOM 9'3" x 7'10" (2.82m x 2.39m).

LANDING x .

BEDROOM ONE 16'3" x 10'9" (4.95m x 3.28m).

EN-SUITE x . Comprising tiled shower cubicle with shower unit and glass concertina door, WC, inset wash basin with mixer tap, part tiled walls, extractor fan, shaver point, radiator, opaque double glazed window to front aspect.

BEDROOM TWO 12'4" x 11' (3.76m x 3.35m).

BEDROOM THREE 12'9" x 8'2" (3.89m x 2.5m).

BEDROOM FOUR 10'9" x 7'10" (3.28m x 2.39m).

FAMILY BATHROOM x . Comprising panel enclosed bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, WC, inset wash basin with mixer tap and storage space below, part tiled walls, extractor fan, shaver point, opaque double glazed window to rear aspect.

TO THE REAR x . Adjoining the rear of the property is an area of block paving leading to the remainder of the garden which is laid to lawn enclosed by wood panelled fencing and an Oak Tree. There is side access to the front of the property, security lighting and an outside tap.

TO THE FRONT x . To the front of the property is an area of block paving suitable for off street parking for several vehicles. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn enclosed by bush and shrub borders.

INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE 20'5" x 17'6" (6.22m x 5.33m). Two up and over doors, power and lighting, space for utilities and additional loft space, wall mounted boiler.

Listed by

Wokingham

The Lomond Group

Reference: 44211989

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 05/11/2013

Current heating cost: £944/year

Potential heating cost: £799/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,135

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£35)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

FloorPlan

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	24/01/2014 (12 years ago)	£530,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
17 SUNDEW CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5YB	£695,000	27/11/2025	Detached
5 BUCKTHORN CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5YD	£930,000	19/06/2025	Detached
Same street 31 TWYCROSS ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5PE	£435,000	21/11/2024	Detached
10 BUCKTHORN CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5YD	£975,000	10/11/2023	Detached
17 DYER ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5PG	£860,000	27/04/2023	Detached
Same street 33 TWYCROSS ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5PE	£400,000	13/04/2023	Terraced
Same street 18 TWYCROSS ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5PE	£910,000	03/03/2023	Detached
8 GADD CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5PQ	£675,000	25/11/2022	Detached
12 BUCKTHORN CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5YD	£875,000	25/11/2022	Detached
26 KEEPHATCH ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 1QJ	£850,000	15/11/2022	Detached
Same street 55 TWYCROSS ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5PE	£750,000	01/07/2022	Detached
65 BINFIELD ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5PT	£597,000	01/07/2022	Detached
4 BUCKTHORN CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5YD	£790,000	16/06/2022	Detached
17 TREFOIL CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5YQ	£620,000	31/05/2022	Detached
3 GADD CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5PQ	£800,000	30/11/2021	Detached
3 CHAUCER CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 1YY	£600,000	26/11/2021	Detached
45 GADD CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5PQ	£1,000,000	12/11/2021	Detached
5 DYER ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5PG	£790,000	25/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £623,750 (4 sales)

Area average: £789,786 (14 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 8.2%

10y growth 23.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Wokingham. Series: Detached. As of February 2026.

1y (index) -1.6%

5y (index) 18.4%

10y (index) 25.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Wokingham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,333/mo

Realistic £1,481/mo

Optimistic £1,629/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wokingham.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Northampton: £1,157/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View RG40 5PE

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Barrett Crescent	0.3 miles
Shop	Co-op Food	0.5 miles
Shop	H&A Nails Spa	0.7 miles
Train station	Wokingham	1.2 miles
Train station	Bracknell	2.8 miles
University	University of Reading - Whiteknights Campus	5.8 miles
University	Dreadnought, University of Reading	6.3 miles
Hospital	Royal Berkshire Hospital	6.5 miles
Hospital	Princes House	6.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	30
Anti-social behaviour	11
Shoplifting	10
Other theft	7
Public order	5
Vehicle crime	5
Bicycle theft	3
Criminal damage and arson	3
Drugs	2
Burglary	1
Other crime	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	79

Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Keep Hatch Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 7 Nov 2018
Foundry College	Other	0.3 miles	Good — 8 Mar 2013
All Saints Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 11 Dec 2023
St Crispin's School	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 6 Sep 2013
Westende Junior School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 24 Feb 2012

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
4 Bed Detached House, London Road, RG40	£3,100/mo	4	0.43 miles	OpenRent
4 Bed Terraced House, Shefford Crescent, RG40	£2,000/mo	4	0.51 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £2,550/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.46%

Max investor price (0.8%) £318,750

Target investor price (1%) £255,000

Gross yield 5.6%

Cost-to-rent ratio 18×

Monthly cashflow £104/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 0.8%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).