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17 VAUXHALL DRIVE

READING, WOODLEY, WOKINGHAM RG5 4EA

3 beds 1 baths 113 m² Listed 13 Oct 2025 (-280d)

£600,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

113 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£525,000 Apr 2022

Price per m²

£5,310/m²

Local average

£607,294 (-1.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (30,421 of 33,755)

Street crime

107 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Detached
  • Driveway parking
  • Garage
  • Rear Garden

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

OPEN HOUSE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ON SATURDAY 25TH OCTOBER.
Grapevine Estate Agents offer to the market a beautifully presented and extended three-bedroom detached family home, set within a quiet and sought-after location in Woodley, Berkshire.

This impressive home has been thoughtfully extended on the ground floor, creating bright, versatile spaces that suit modern family living perfectly. The welcoming entrance hall leads to a spacious living room, filled with natural light through large picture windows. The stylish kitchen features sleek cabinetry, wood-effect worktops, and a door leading directly to the rear garden, making it ideal for entertaining. The generous dining area connects seamlessly to the kitchen and garden, providing an excellent space for family meals or hosting guests.

The ground floor also benefits from a a study / utility, perfect for remote working and a superbly proportioned family room within the extension, offering flexibility as a playroom, home office, or second lounge. Internal access to the garage adds further convenience.

Upstairs, the property offers three well-presented bedrooms, all decorated in calm, neutral tones, along with a contemporary family bathroom fitted with modern cabinetry and stylish finishes.

Outside, the large private rear garden is laid mainly to lawn with a patio area for outdoor dining, mature trees, and secure fenced boundaries—an ideal space for families to relax and play. The front of the property provides ample driveway parking and an integral garage.

Situated in the ever-popular town of Woodley, this home enjoys a wealth of local amenities and a strong community feel. Woodley is known for its excellent schools, including South Lake Primary School, Rivermead Primary School, and Waingels College, all within easy reach and highly regarded for their strong academic standards and community spirit.. The nearby Woodley Precinct offers an excellent range of independent shops, cafés, and restaurants, along with regular markets and community events that bring a welcoming, village-like charm to the area.

For commuters, Woodley provides superb transport links, with easy access to the A329(M), M4, and Reading town centre. There are regular bus services to Reading Station, offering fast mainline and Elizabeth Line connections into London Paddington and beyond.

Stylish, extended, and beautifully maintained, this exceptional property combines modern comfort with family-friendly practicality in one of Berkshire’s most desirable residential locations.

EPC rating D

Agents Note - In accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations mandated by the government in 2019, it is obligatory for us to verify the identity of all potential buyers. We engage the assistance of a third-party entity, Lifetime Legal, who will reach out to you directly at a mutually agreed upon time for this purpose. They will require the complete name, date of birth, and current residential address of all buyers. A nominal fee of £80, inclusive of VAT, is applicable for this service (per transaction, not per individual), payable directly to Lifetime Legal. Kindly note, we are unable to provide a memorandum of sale until the verification process is concluded

Listed by

Twyford

Grapevine Estate Agents Limited

Reference: 168172634

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 06/01/2022

Expiry date: 05/01/2032

Current heating cost: £646/year

Potential heating cost: £560/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,815

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£90)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #9155278

Property Details

Street: 17 Vauxhall Drive

Town: Woodley

Postcode: RG5 4EA

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 29/10/2012

Work Completed: 09/10/2012

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #8566980

Property Details

Street: 17 Vauxhall Drive

Town: Woodley

Postcode: RG5 4EA

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 12/12/2011

Work Completed: 28/11/2011

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 01/04/2022 (4 years ago) £525,000

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 BAKERS PLACE, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 4AX £625,000 05/12/2025 Detached
33 HAWKER WAY, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 4PF £520,000 30/10/2025 Detached
16 ADDINGTON GARDENS, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3EW £515,000 04/02/2025 Detached
4 MILLERS GROVE, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 4AF £650,000 22/11/2024 Detached
6 VAUXHALL DRIVE, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 4DU £500,000 30/05/2024 Detached
11 BAKERS PLACE, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 4AX £475,000 09/12/2022 Detached
18 ADDINGTON GARDENS, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3EW £483,000 07/10/2022 Detached
4 COBHAM ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 4LB £875,000 16/08/2022 Detached
7 MILLERS GROVE, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 4AF £465,000 07/06/2022 Detached
THE OLD CHAPEL LODDON BRIDGE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 4BG £615,000 10/05/2022 Detached
219 LODDON BRIDGE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 4BP £665,000 17/12/2021 Detached
9 MILLERS GROVE, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 4AF £444,500 12/11/2021 Detached
181 LODDON BRIDGE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 4BP £635,000 28/09/2021 Detached

Area average: £574,423 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19.2%
10y growth 23.4%

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

1y (index) -4.3%
5y (index) 16.4%
10y (index) 21.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,334/mo
Realistic £1,482/mo
Optimistic £1,630/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wokingham.

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Chapel Hall 0.1 miles
Shop Londis 0.2 miles
Shop Wine Rack 0.3 miles
Train station Winnersh Triangle 0.9 miles
Train station Earley 1.1 miles
University Dreadnought, University of Reading 2.2 miles
University University of Reading, London Road Campus 2.8 miles
Hospital Wokingham Hospital 3.5 miles
Hospital Broadmoor Hospital 7.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 48
Public order 15
Anti-social behaviour 11
Criminal damage and arson 10
Other theft 10
Bicycle theft 4
Other crime 4
Drugs 2
Shoplifting 2
Burglary 1
Total incidents 107

Within 1 mile during May 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
Rivermead Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 27 Nov 2014
Beechwood Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Requires improvement — 26 Feb 2024
The Ambleside Centre Nursery 0.4 miles Outstanding — 14 Jan 2013
South Lake Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Outstanding — 22 Apr 2013
Woodley CofE Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 11 Dec 2014

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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Fitzroy Crescent, RG5 £2,195/mo 3 0.17 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Hudson Road, RG5 £1,875/mo 3 0.3 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Eynsham Close, RG5 £2,050/mo 3 0.74 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £2,040/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.34%
Max investor price (0.8%) £256,250
Target investor price (1%) £205,000
Gross yield 4.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio 24.4×
Monthly cashflow £-543/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -3.7%
  • 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).