# 2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (RG6 4ER) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 47 RATBY CLOSE, READING, LOWER EARLEY, WOKINGHAM RG6 4ER | | Price | £350,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £345,000 Apr 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 17/02/2031 - **Current heating cost:** £329/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,950 ### Recommendations - B4 (£300 - £600) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - 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/0320-2228-3020-2599-0145) ## Description **SUMMARY** We present to you this beautiful two double bedroom house which comprises a lovely open plan reception room, leading to the kitchen/dining area, two bedrooms and the family bathroom. Decorated to a high standard, the property is ready to move into and offered with no onward chain. **DESCRIPTION** The property is ideally located within the heart of the Lower Earley Development and is within 0.7 miles walking distance of Maiden Place Shops which offers a Sainsburys local, takeaways and cafes. The Asda complex, Loddon Valley Leisure Centre and Library are all within 1.1 miles away. Access to the A329M, M4 and A33 to Basingstoke are all easily accessible. Bus Stops into Reading are within walking distance. 1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale. 2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. 3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase. 5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171318968/1297241) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171318968/1297242) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171318968/1297243) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171318968/1297244) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171318968/1297245) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171318968/1297246) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171318968/1297247) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171318968/1297248) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171318968/1297249) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171318968/1297250) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171318968/1297251) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171318968/1297252) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171318968/1297253) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171318968/1297254) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171318968/1297255) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171318968/1297256) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171318968/1297257) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171318968/1297258) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171318968/1297259) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171318968/1297260) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171318968/1297261) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171318968/1297262) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/171318968/1297263) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/171318968/1297264) - EPC ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #4147612 - **Address:** 47 Ratby Close, Lower Earley, RG6 4ER - **Certificate Issued:** 17/10/2006 - **Work Completed:** 02/10/2006 - **Items:** 4 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 47 RATBY CLOSE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4ER | £345,000 | 17/04/2026 | Terraced | | 47 RATBY CLOSE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4ER | £189,950 | 12/02/2015 | Terraced | | 47 RATBY CLOSE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4ER | £146,950 | 06/05/2005 | Terraced | | 47 RATBY CLOSE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4ER | £135,000 | 29/05/2003 | Terraced | | 47 RATBY CLOSE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4ER | £52,500 | 28/06/1996 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 60 RATBY CLOSE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4ER | £391,000 | 13/11/2025 | Terraced | | 138 FLEETHAM GARDENS, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4BY | £225,000 | 15/12/2023 | Terraced | | 78 FLEETHAM GARDENS, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4BY | £340,000 | 19/10/2023 | Terraced | | 62 CANNOCK WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4EF | £278,000 | 01/09/2023 | Terraced | | 29 MEASHAM WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4ES | £202,000 | 09/08/2023 | Terraced | | 178 FLEETHAM GARDENS, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4HL | £450,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced | | 17 SQUIRRELS WAY, EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 5QT | £605,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced | | 5 BURWELL CLOSE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4BB | £360,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced | | 191 FLEETHAM GARDENS, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4HL | £361,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced | | 14 BURWELL CLOSE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4BB | £321,000 | 28/09/2022 | Terraced | | 11 WESTMINSTER WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4BX | £450,000 | 23/09/2022 | Terraced | | 26 MEASHAM WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4ES | £237,000 | 15/09/2022 | Terraced | | 71 FLEETHAM GARDENS, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4BZ | £358,100 | 09/09/2022 | Terraced | | 52 MEASHAM WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4ES | £265,000 | 25/08/2022 | Terraced | | 106 MAIDEN PLACE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 3HE | £192,000 | 28/07/2022 | Terraced | | 26 SWEPSTONE CLOSE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 3EZ | £625,000 | 22/07/2022 | Terraced | | 12 BURWELL CLOSE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4BB | £215,000 | 21/07/2022 | Terraced | | 15 FLEETHAM GARDENS, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4BZ | £237,000 | 05/07/2022 | Terraced | | 44 WESTMINSTER WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4BX | £354,000 | 05/07/2022 | Terraced | | 46 MEASHAM WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4ES | £385,500 | 07/06/2022 | Terraced | | 144 FLEETHAM GARDENS, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4BY | £180,000 | 26/05/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 50 RATBY CLOSE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4ER | £230,000 | 21/10/2021 | Terraced | | [Same street] 26 RATBY CLOSE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4ER | £366,000 | 13/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 23 RATBY CLOSE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG6 4ER | £212,000 | 06/08/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £299,750 (4 sales) **Area average:** £332,030 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £345,042 (26 Terraced, RG6, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +1.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Wokingham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,334/mo - **Realistic:** £1,482/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,630/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Flat, Lower Earley, RG6 | £1,450/mo | 2 | 0.18 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,450/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £181,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £145,000 *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 £1,450/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 20.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-98/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.2% *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:** £7,000/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 17.4% - **10y growth:** -0.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Wokingham; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -3.9% - **5y growth (index):** 15.1% - **10y growth (index):** 20.6% ## 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)