Sold STC Semi-detached

33 NIGHTINGALE ROAD

READING, WOODLEY, WOKINGHAM RG5 3LS

3 beds 1 baths 84 m² Listed 5 Jul 2023 (-1081d)

£450,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (RG5 3LS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 33 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, READING, WOODLEY, WOKINGHAM RG5 3LS |
| Price | £450,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | TBC |
| Last sold | £455,000 May 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 05/05/2025 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £679/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,375

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£50)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0530-2856-7956-9705-7781)

## Description

****NO ONWARD CHAIN****

Romans are delighted to bring to the market this three-bedroom semi-detached home located in the popular area of South Lake.

The property offers a large lounge/diner, separate kitchen, three bedrooms including two doubles and family bathroom. Additional benefits include a private rear garden, garage, and driveway parking for several cars.

There is also scope for extending subject to the usual planning permissions.  The location of this home is perfect for families with fantastic schools nearby and scenic walks. Earley train station and the Woodley town centre are walkable from the property, and you are a short drive from Twyford station, Reading/Wokingham town centre and Dinton Pastures Country Park.

Viewings are highly recommended.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/86243400/413127) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 33 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LS | £455,000 | 30/05/2024 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 31 ANTRIM ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3NU | £525,000 | 20/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 50 DUNCAN ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 4HS | £430,000 | 03/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 1 LIVINGSTONE GARDENS, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LT | £475,000 | 29/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 38 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LU | £385,000 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 23 PENROSE AVENUE, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3PA | £440,000 | 11/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 27 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LS | £390,000 | 24/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 74 MALONE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3NJ | £420,000 | 30/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 17 CROCKHAMWELL ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LF | £400,000 | 12/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 115 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LY | £402,000 | 09/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 31 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LS | £440,000 | 13/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 48 MALONE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3NJ | £350,000 | 28/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 50 CROCKHAMWELL ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LB | £480,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 66 MALONE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3NJ | £402,000 | 21/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 60 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LU | £490,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 37 CARTMEL DRIVE, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3NG | £415,000 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 61 MALONE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3NL | £483,000 | 25/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 LIVINGSTONE GARDENS, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LT | £461,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 110 HIGHGATE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3QR | £470,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 SOUTH LAKE CRESCENT, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3QW | £410,500 | 06/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 35 ANTRIM ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3NU | £480,000 | 30/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 72 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LU | £445,000 | 22/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 97 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LY | £405,000 | 15/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 23 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LS | £474,000 | 20/06/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £434,667 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £438,425 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £454,317 (30 Semi-detached, RG5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -1%

## 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

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £185,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £148,100

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,357/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 10.1%
- **10y growth:** 13.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Wokingham; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 18.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 24.9%

## 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

84 m²

Council tax band

TBC

EPC rating

Last sold

£455,000 May 2024

Price per m²

£5,357/m²

Local average

£454,317 (-1%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,089 of 33,755)

Street crime

114 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Three bedrooms
Potential to extend
Driveway parking
Private rear garden
Close to good schools and commuter links
Garage

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

**NO ONWARD CHAIN**

Romans are delighted to bring to the market this three-bedroom semi-detached home located in the popular area of South Lake.

The property offers a large lounge/diner, separate kitchen, three bedrooms including two doubles and family bathroom. Additional benefits include a private rear garden, garage, and driveway parking for several cars.

There is also scope for extending subject to the usual planning permissions. The location of this home is perfect for families with fantastic schools nearby and scenic walks. Earley train station and the Woodley town centre are walkable from the property, and you are a short drive from Twyford station, Reading/Wokingham town centre and Dinton Pastures Country Park.
Viewings are highly recommended.

Listed by

Woodley

Leaders and Romans Group

Reference: 86243400

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 05/05/2025. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 06/05/2015

Expiry date: 05/05/2025 (expired)

Current heating cost: £679/year

Potential heating cost: £418/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,375

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)
Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£50)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	30/05/2024 (2 years ago)	£455,000	—

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
31 ANTRIM ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3NU	£525,000	20/11/2025	Semi-detached
50 DUNCAN ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 4HS	£430,000	03/03/2025	Semi-detached
1 LIVINGSTONE GARDENS, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LT	£475,000	29/11/2023	Semi-detached
38 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LU	£385,000	29/09/2023	Semi-detached
23 PENROSE AVENUE, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3PA	£440,000	11/08/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 27 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LS	£390,000	24/06/2023	Semi-detached
74 MALONE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3NJ	£420,000	30/05/2023	Semi-detached
17 CROCKHAMWELL ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LF	£400,000	12/05/2023	Semi-detached
115 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LY	£402,000	09/05/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 31 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LS	£440,000	13/03/2023	Semi-detached
48 MALONE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3NJ	£350,000	28/02/2023	Semi-detached
50 CROCKHAMWELL ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LB	£480,000	25/11/2022	Semi-detached
66 MALONE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3NJ	£402,000	21/11/2022	Semi-detached
60 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LU	£490,000	11/11/2022	Semi-detached
37 CARTMEL DRIVE, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3NG	£415,000	31/10/2022	Semi-detached
61 MALONE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3NL	£483,000	25/10/2022	Semi-detached
11 LIVINGSTONE GARDENS, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LT	£461,000	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
110 HIGHGATE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3QR	£470,000	09/09/2022	Semi-detached
21 SOUTH LAKE CRESCENT, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3QW	£410,500	06/09/2022	Semi-detached
35 ANTRIM ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3NU	£480,000	30/08/2022	Semi-detached
72 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LU	£445,000	22/08/2022	Semi-detached
97 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LY	£405,000	15/08/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 23 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG5 3LS	£474,000	20/06/2022	Semi-detached

Street average: £434,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £438,425 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 10.1%

10y growth 13.8%

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

1y (index) -0.4%

5y (index) 18.5%

10y (index) 24.9%

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 RG5 3LS

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Livingstone Gardens	0.0 miles
Shop	Finn Hair	0.3 miles
Shop	Peter's Gents Hairdrassers	0.3 miles
Train station	Earley	0.6 miles
Train station	Winnersh Triangle	0.9 miles
University	University of Reading - Whiteknights Campus	1.8 miles
University	Dreadnought, University of Reading	1.9 miles
Hospital	Royal Berkshire Hospital	2.3 miles
Hospital	Princes House	2.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	46
Criminal damage and arson	12
Anti-social behaviour	11
Public order	10
Other theft	9
Shoplifting	6
Burglary	5
Vehicle crime	5
Robbery	4
Drugs	2
Other crime	2
Bicycle theft	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	114

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
South Lake Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Outstanding — 22 Apr 2013
Beechwood Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 26 Feb 2024
The Ambleside Centre	Nursery	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 14 Jan 2013
Rivermead Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 27 Nov 2014
Highwood Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 23 Jan 2022

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.33%

Max investor price (0.8%) £185,125

Target investor price (1%) £148,100

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).