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149 WHITLEY WOOD ROAD

READING, READING, READING RG2 8JH

3 beds 92 m² Listed 7 Apr 2006 (-7409d)

£174,950

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (RG2 8JH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 149 WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, READING, READING, READING RG2 8JH |
| Price | £174,950 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £172,500 Sep 2006 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** F
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 22/02/2025 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £1,289/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £29,550

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- D (£80 - £120)
- E (£50)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- O (£3,300 - £6,500)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2978-5038-7222-3835-3924)

## Description

Please click on the picture for further information

Front door to:-

**HALLWAY**

Staircase to first floor, door to:-

**LOUNGE**

24'4 X 11'9	Front aspect double glazed window, rear aspect double glazed window, laminated flooring, feature fireplace, radiator.

**DINING ROOM**

8'10 X 7'11	Side aspect double glazed window, radiator, under stairs storage cupboard.

**KITCHEN**

11'6 X 10'4	Rear aspect double glazed window, side aspect door to garden, re-fitted range of eye and base level units with roll edge work surface over, integral oven and hob with cooker hood over, part tiled walls, tiled flooring, space for further appliances.

**FIRST FLOOR LANDING**

Doors to all rooms.

**BEDROOM 1**

12'1 X 11'8	Front aspect double glazed window, radiator, laminated flooring.

**BEDROOM 2**

11'9 X 10'2	Rear aspect double glazed window, laminated flooring, radiator.

**BEDROOM 3**

11'11 X 6'	Rear aspect double glazed window, radiator, laminated flooring.

**BATHROOM**

Side aspect window, panel enclosed bath with shower attachment, pedestal wash basin, low level w.c., tiled walls.

**TO THE REAR**

Enclosed rear garden being mainly laid to lawn and with a detached workshop.

## Property Photos

- ![Main Picture](/listings/photos/6662362/1317898) - Main Picture

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 149 WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, READING, RG2 8JH | £172,500 | 15/09/2006 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 53 WINTON ROAD, READING, RG2 8HJ | £370,000 | 20/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 60 FOXHAYS ROAD, READING, RG2 8NW | £375,000 | 19/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 11 BRYBUR CLOSE, READING, RG2 8HN | £380,000 | 10/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 9 EXWICK SQUARE, READING, RG2 8NB | £353,000 | 08/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 81 WINTON ROAD, READING, RG2 8HL | £375,000 | 13/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 16 HOLBERTON ROAD, READING, RG2 8NH | £330,000 | 25/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 167 WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, READING, RG2 8LB | £470,000 | 31/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 49 WINTON ROAD, READING, RG2 8HJ | £365,000 | 19/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 35 ANSON CRESCENT, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG2 8JT | £360,000 | 25/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 FOXHAYS ROAD, READING, RG2 8ND | £360,000 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 2 HOLBERTON ROAD, READING, RG2 8NL | £392,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 BRYBUR CLOSE, READING, RG2 8HN | £360,000 | 16/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 BRYBUR CLOSE, READING, RG2 8HN | £395,000 | 09/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 147 FOXHAYS ROAD, READING, RG2 8NN | £338,852 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 43 WINTON ROAD, READING, RG2 8HJ | £410,000 | 11/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 105 WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, READING, RG2 8HY | £408,000 | 24/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 WOOD GREEN, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG2 8HU | £361,000 | 01/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 96 WENTWORTH AVENUE, READING, RG2 8JL | £455,000 | 19/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 149 FOXHAYS ROAD, READING, RG2 8NN | £340,000 | 18/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 MITFORD CLOSE, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG2 8JQ | £391,000 | 27/06/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £379,443 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £408,585 (41 Semi-detached, RG2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -57.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Reading). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,419/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,577/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,735/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 Semi-Detached House, Puffin Way, RG2 | £2,650/mo | 3 | 1.13 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Drakeway, RG2 | £4,120/mo | 3 | 1.19 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £3,385/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.93% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £423,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £338,500

*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 £3,385/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 23.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 4.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £2,333/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 55.2%

*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:** £1,902/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 2.5%
- **10y growth:** 20.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Reading; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -2.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 18.1%

## 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

Floor area

92 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£172,500 Sep 2006

Price per m²

£1,902/m²

Local average

£408,585 (-57.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,990 of 33,755)

Street crime

230 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

3 bedrooms
1st floor bathroom
2 reception rooms
Fitted kitchen
Rear garden
Detached workshop

Description

Please click on the picture for further information

Front door to:-

HALLWAY
Staircase to first floor, door to:-

LOUNGE
24'4 X 11'9 Front aspect double glazed window, rear aspect double glazed window, laminated flooring, feature fireplace, radiator.

DINING ROOM
8'10 X 7'11 Side aspect double glazed window, radiator, under stairs storage cupboard.

KITCHEN
11'6 X 10'4 Rear aspect double glazed window, side aspect door to garden, re-fitted range of eye and base level units with roll edge work surface over, integral oven and hob with cooker hood over, part tiled walls, tiled flooring, space for further appliances.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Doors to all rooms.

BEDROOM 1
12'1 X 11'8 Front aspect double glazed window, radiator, laminated flooring.

BEDROOM 2
11'9 X 10'2 Rear aspect double glazed window, laminated flooring, radiator.

BEDROOM 3
11'11 X 6' Rear aspect double glazed window, radiator, laminated flooring.

BATHROOM
Side aspect window, panel enclosed bath with shower attachment, pedestal wash basin, low level w.c., tiled walls.

TO THE REAR
Enclosed rear garden being mainly laid to lawn and with a detached workshop.

Listed by

Reading

Leaders and Romans Group

Reference: 6662362

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 22/02/2025. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: F

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 23/02/2015

Expiry date: 22/02/2025 (expired)

Current heating cost: £1,289/year

Potential heating cost: £803/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £29,550

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

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Draughtproof single-glazed windows (£80 - £120)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£50)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
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)

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	15/09/2006 (19 years ago)	£172,500	—

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
53 WINTON ROAD, READING, RG2 8HJ	£370,000	20/01/2026	Semi-detached
60 FOXHAYS ROAD, READING, RG2 8NW	£375,000	19/01/2026	Semi-detached
11 BRYBUR CLOSE, READING, RG2 8HN	£380,000	10/12/2025	Semi-detached
9 EXWICK SQUARE, READING, RG2 8NB	£353,000	08/12/2025	Semi-detached
81 WINTON ROAD, READING, RG2 8HL	£375,000	13/11/2025	Semi-detached
16 HOLBERTON ROAD, READING, RG2 8NH	£330,000	25/06/2025	Semi-detached
167 WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, READING, RG2 8LB	£470,000	31/03/2025	Semi-detached
49 WINTON ROAD, READING, RG2 8HJ	£365,000	19/12/2023	Semi-detached
35 ANSON CRESCENT, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG2 8JT	£360,000	25/08/2023	Semi-detached
15 FOXHAYS ROAD, READING, RG2 8ND	£360,000	31/03/2023	Semi-detached
2 HOLBERTON ROAD, READING, RG2 8NL	£392,000	19/12/2022	Semi-detached
19 BRYBUR CLOSE, READING, RG2 8HN	£360,000	16/11/2022	Semi-detached
10 BRYBUR CLOSE, READING, RG2 8HN	£395,000	09/11/2022	Semi-detached
147 FOXHAYS ROAD, READING, RG2 8NN	£338,852	28/10/2022	Semi-detached
43 WINTON ROAD, READING, RG2 8HJ	£410,000	11/10/2022	Semi-detached
105 WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, READING, RG2 8HY	£408,000	24/08/2022	Semi-detached
4 WOOD GREEN, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG2 8HU	£361,000	01/08/2022	Semi-detached
96 WENTWORTH AVENUE, READING, RG2 8JL	£455,000	19/07/2022	Semi-detached
149 FOXHAYS ROAD, READING, RG2 8NN	£340,000	18/07/2022	Semi-detached
6 MITFORD CLOSE, READING, WOKINGHAM, RG2 8JQ	£391,000	27/06/2022	Semi-detached

Area average: £379,443 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 2.5%

10y growth 20.9%

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

1y (index) -2.7%

5y (index) 15.2%

10y (index) 18.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,419/mo

Realistic £1,577/mo

Optimistic £1,735/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Reading.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View RG2 8JH

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Holberton Road	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Wentworth Avenue	0.1 miles
Shop	The Salon	0.2 miles
Shop	The Racket Shop	0.2 miles
University	University of Reading, London Road Campus	2.0 miles
Train station	Earley	2.1 miles
Train station	Reading Green Park	2.1 miles
University	Dreadnought, University of Reading	2.6 miles
Hospital	Wokingham Hospital	4.7 miles
Hospital	Broadmoor Hospital	8.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	94
Shoplifting	33
Anti-social behaviour	21
Other theft	18
Public order	14
Criminal damage and arson	11
Drugs	10
Vehicle crime	10
Bicycle theft	5
Other crime	5
Robbery	4
Burglary	2
Possession of weapons	2
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	230

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
Crosfields School	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
Christ The King Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 6 Jul 2022
Geoffrey Field Junior School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 9 Jan 2014
Geoffrey Field Infant School	Primary	0.4 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
John Madejski Academy	Secondary	0.4 miles	Inadequate — 23 Nov 2023

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, Puffin Way, RG2	£2,650/mo	3	1.13 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Detached House, Drakeway, RG2	£4,120/mo	3	1.19 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £3,385/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.93%

Max investor price (0.8%) £423,125

Target investor price (1%) £338,500

Gross yield 23.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 4.3×

Monthly cashflow £2,333/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 55.2%

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).