17 VAUXHALL DRIVE
READING, WOODLEY, WOKINGHAM RG5 4EA
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
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)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Wokingham. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Wokingham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 — 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).