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21 SILVER BIRCHES

WOKINGHAM, WOKINGHAM RG41 4YZ

3 beds 2 baths 872 sq ft Listed 17 Mar 2023 (-1184d)

£500,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (RG41 4YZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 21 SILVER BIRCHES, WOKINGHAM, WOKINGHAM RG41 4YZ |
| Price | £500,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 |
| Floor area | 81 m² |
| Last sold | £485,000 Jul 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 03/08/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £494/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,835

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£110)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4239-2628-8000-0425-8202)

## Description

A LOVELY FAMILY HOME -  New to the market is this well presented three bedroom detached family home which is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the ever popular Elizabeth Park development in Barkham.

This home offers versatile living space and has been upgraded and improved by the owner. It falls into catchment for popular schools in the area making this a terrific option for families, there is also easy access to Wokingham town Centre with it`s array of amenities and the train station which has  improved links to London.

The property itself offers plenty of curb appeal and has been well looked after by it`s owner who has occupied it for approximately 10 years. It is well presented throughout and is ready to move into however there is scope and potential for it to be extended and modified so if you are looking to put your own stamp on your new home then this could be a great option for you also.

Internally this home is very spacious , the downstairs accommodation is formed as part of an open planned layout and boasts an entrance hall, WC, a bright and airy kitchen with quartz work surfaces and a generously sized living/dining room. Upstairs you will find three good sized bedrooms made up of two doubles and one single room. There is also a family bathroom and En Suite to master which are both very well presented.

Externally there is a private rear garden that is fully enclosed and is easy to maintain. There is also an impressive outbuilding with power which offers a fantastic space for a home office, gym, bar or child`s play room. This home further benefits from having side access to the front, a garage and a driveway which can accommodate for approximately two vehicles.

Viewings recommended and can be arranged by appointment only.

## Property Photos

- ![Front View](/listings/photos/132705035/386448) - Front View
- ![Room 2](/listings/photos/132705035/386449) - Room 2
- ![Room 3](/listings/photos/132705035/386450) - Room 3
- ![Room 4](/listings/photos/132705035/386451) - Room 4
- ![Room 5](/listings/photos/132705035/386452) - Room 5
- ![Room 6](/listings/photos/132705035/386453) - Room 6
- ![Room 7](/listings/photos/132705035/386454) - Room 7
- ![Room 8](/listings/photos/132705035/386455) - Room 8
- ![Room 9](/listings/photos/132705035/386456) - Room 9
- ![Room 10](/listings/photos/132705035/386457) - Room 10
- ![Room 11](/listings/photos/132705035/386458) - Room 11

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/132705035/386459) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Graph](/listings/photos/132705035/386460) - EPC Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #12345340
- **Address:** 21 Silver Birches, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4YZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/05/2017
- **Work Completed:** 20/03/2017
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 21 SILVER BIRCHES, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4YZ | £485,000 | 31/07/2023 | Detached |
| 21 SILVER BIRCHES, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4YZ | £312,500 | 26/07/2013 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 THE JUNIPERS, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4UX | £515,000 | 12/12/2025 | Detached |
| 19 CHERRY TREE GROVE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4UZ | £610,000 | 04/12/2025 | Detached |
| 21 SOMERVILLE CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4SW | £670,000 | 27/11/2025 | Detached |
| 56 BEARWOOD ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4SY | £650,000 | 25/11/2025 | Detached |
| 22 BEARWOOD ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4TD | £1,075,000 | 12/11/2025 | Detached |
| 12 THE JUNIPERS, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4UX | £705,000 | 25/07/2025 | Detached |
| 17 ALMOND CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4UU | £670,000 | 28/02/2025 | Detached |
| 61 BEARWOOD ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4SX | £910,000 | 04/11/2024 | Detached |
| 25 CHERRY TREE GROVE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4UZ | £620,000 | 29/11/2023 | Detached |
| 7 THE JUNIPERS, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4UX | £525,000 | 17/11/2023 | Detached |
| 20 THE LILACS, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4UT | £610,000 | 25/05/2023 | Detached |
| 335 BARKHAM ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4DJ | £730,000 | 28/04/2023 | Detached |
| 19 SOMERVILLE CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4SW | £700,000 | 21/03/2023 | Detached |
| 8 CHERRY TREE GROVE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4UZ | £610,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| 29 ALMOND CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4UU | £862,500 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| 27 AGGISTERS LANE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4DW | £995,000 | 24/11/2022 | Detached |
| 28 THE JUNIPERS, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4UX | £725,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 12 SILVER BIRCHES, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4YZ | £527,500 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| 20 AGGISTERS LANE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4DN | £581,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached |
| 74 BEARWOOD ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4SY | £510,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| 75 BEARWOOD ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4SX | £1,375,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £527,500 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £732,425 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £680,264 (39 Detached, RG41, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -26.5%

## 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

## 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 Terraced House, Humber Close, RG41 | £1,900/mo | 3 | 1.15 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Quartz Close, RG41 | £1,750/mo | 3 | 1.16 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Northway, RG41 | £2,150/mo | 3 | 1.19 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,933/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £237,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £190,000

*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 £1,900/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 21.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-284/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.4%

*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:** £6,173/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 12.8%
- **10y growth:** 12%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** -1.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 17%
- **10y growth (index):** 22.2%

## 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

81 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£485,000 Jul 2023

Price per m²

£6,173/m²

Local average

£680,264 (-26.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (32,299 of 33,755)

Street crime

10 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Detached Family Home
Three Bedrooms
Open Planned Layout on Ground Floor
Well Presented Throughout
En-Suite To Master
Impressive Outbuilding
In Catchment for Popular Schools
Easy Acess To Town Centre & Train Station

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

A LOVELY FAMILY HOME - New to the market is this well presented three bedroom detached family home which is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the ever popular Elizabeth Park development in Barkham.

This home offers versatile living space and has been upgraded and improved by the owner. It falls into catchment for popular schools in the area making this a terrific option for families, there is also easy access to Wokingham town Centre with it`s array of amenities and the train station which has improved links to London.

The property itself offers plenty of curb appeal and has been well looked after by it`s owner who has occupied it for approximately 10 years. It is well presented throughout and is ready to move into however there is scope and potential for it to be extended and modified so if you are looking to put your own stamp on your new home then this could be a great option for you also.

Internally this home is very spacious , the downstairs accommodation is formed as part of an open planned layout and boasts an entrance hall, WC, a bright and airy kitchen with quartz work surfaces and a generously sized living/dining room. Upstairs you will find three good sized bedrooms made up of two doubles and one single room. There is also a family bathroom and En Suite to master which are both very well presented.

Externally there is a private rear garden that is fully enclosed and is easy to maintain. There is also an impressive outbuilding with power which offers a fantastic space for a home office, gym, bar or child`s play room. This home further benefits from having side access to the front, a garage and a driveway which can accommodate for approximately two vehicles.

Viewings recommended and can be arranged by appointment only.

Listed by

Wokingham

David Cliff

Reference: 132705035

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 04/08/2021

Expiry date: 03/08/2031

Current heating cost: £494/year

Potential heating cost: £435/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,835

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

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£110)
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

EPC Graphs

EPC Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #12345340

Property Details

Street: 21 Silver Birches

Town: WOKINGHAM

Postcode: RG41 4YZ

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 15/05/2017

Work Completed: 20/03/2017

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

55% since 2013

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	31/07/2023 (2 years ago)	£485,000	+55.2%
Sold	26/07/2013 (12 years ago)	£312,500	—

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
2 THE JUNIPERS, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4UX	£515,000	12/12/2025	Detached
19 CHERRY TREE GROVE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4UZ	£610,000	04/12/2025	Detached
21 SOMERVILLE CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4SW	£670,000	27/11/2025	Detached
56 BEARWOOD ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4SY	£650,000	25/11/2025	Detached
22 BEARWOOD ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4TD	£1,075,000	12/11/2025	Detached
12 THE JUNIPERS, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4UX	£705,000	25/07/2025	Detached
17 ALMOND CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4UU	£670,000	28/02/2025	Detached
61 BEARWOOD ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4SX	£910,000	04/11/2024	Detached
25 CHERRY TREE GROVE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4UZ	£620,000	29/11/2023	Detached
7 THE JUNIPERS, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4UX	£525,000	17/11/2023	Detached
20 THE LILACS, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4UT	£610,000	25/05/2023	Detached
335 BARKHAM ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4DJ	£730,000	28/04/2023	Detached
19 SOMERVILLE CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4SW	£700,000	21/03/2023	Detached
8 CHERRY TREE GROVE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4UZ	£610,000	09/12/2022	Detached
29 ALMOND CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4UU	£862,500	09/12/2022	Detached
27 AGGISTERS LANE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4DW	£995,000	24/11/2022	Detached
28 THE JUNIPERS, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4UX	£725,000	28/10/2022	Detached
Same street 12 SILVER BIRCHES, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4YZ	£527,500	14/10/2022	Detached
20 AGGISTERS LANE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4DN	£581,000	12/08/2022	Detached
74 BEARWOOD ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4SY	£510,000	29/07/2022	Detached
75 BEARWOOD ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4SX	£1,375,000	29/07/2022	Detached

Street average: £527,500 (1 sale)

Area average: £732,425 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 12.8%

10y growth 12%

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

1y (index) -1.7%

5y (index) 17%

10y (index) 22.2%

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.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View RG41 4YZ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Unknown	0.4 miles
Shop	Mountain Trax	0.6 miles
Shop	Wysipig Farm Shop	0.9 miles
Train station	Wokingham	1.5 miles
Train station	Winnersh	2.1 miles
University	University of Reading - Whiteknights Campus	4.2 miles
Hospital	Royal Berkshire Hospital	5.0 miles
University	Dreadnought, University of Reading	5.1 miles
Hospital	Princes House	5.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	6
Vehicle crime	3
Criminal damage and arson	1
Total incidents	10

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery	Other	0.9 miles	— (No rating)
The Hawthorns Primary School	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 16 May 2013
Reddam House Berkshire	Other	1.2 miles	— (No rating)
Windmill Primary School	Primary	1.2 miles	Good — 8 Jun 2016
Evendons Primary School	Primary	1.3 miles	Outstanding — 8 Sep 2017

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 Terraced House, Humber Close, RG41	£1,900/mo	3	1.15 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Detached House, Quartz Close, RG41	£1,750/mo	3	1.16 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Detached House, Northway, RG41	£2,150/mo	3	1.19 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,933/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.38%

Max investor price (0.8%) £237,500

Target investor price (1%) £190,000

Gross yield 4.6%

Cost-to-rent ratio 21.9×

Monthly cashflow £-284/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -2.4%

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).