Sold STC Semi-detached

28 HAMILTON ROAD

READING, READING RG1 5RD

2 baths 239 m² Listed 16 Jan 2025 (-563d)

£950,000

Guide Price

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

239 m²

Council tax band

TBC

Last sold

£799,000 Jul 2015

Local average

£504,779 (+88.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,916 of 33,755)

Street crime

382 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Six Bedroom Victorian Semi-Detached House
  • In-out Driveway With Ample Off Street Parking
  • Two Reception Rooms, Kitchen/Breakfast Room And Large Conservatory
  • Two Bathrooms And Cloakroom
  • Large Mature South West Facing Gardens

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

This spacious and rarely available six-bedroom Victorian semi-detached home, built in 1867, is now offered to the market. The property features two reception rooms plus a generous conservatory, a substantial, mature and well organised garden with a large vegetable patch. In-out driveway with ample off street parking. Situated in the heart of the University area, the home spans four floors, providing flexible living space perfect for family life. Located approximately 1.5 miles from the town centre, it is well-served by local bus routes, amenities, Palmer Park, and the A329M. A variety of respected state and independent schools are also within walking distance. The property retains many original features, including fireplaces, sash windows, wooden flooring, high skirting boards, coving, picture rails, and shutters. EPC D.

Local Information
The Reading University area is situated just east of Reading centre and stretches between the main campus on the Shinfield road (A327) and the Wokingham road (A329) offering easy access of both the M4 and A329 motorways. This highly sought after suburb has a wide range of local amenities including Reading's top schools, Reading College, the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading bowls club, shops, gardens, parks and sports facilities. Some of Reading's most prestigious roads and conservation areas fall in this area with a variety of period and modern property on offer. There are excellent bus links into town and the nearest bus stop is a short walk away.

Accommodation
A grand entrance hall provides access to both the main reception rooms and the rear porch. Each reception room features a charming fireplace and elegant floor-to-ceiling shuttered doors that open into the conservatory. The lower ground level boasts a modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room equipped with an electric hob, double oven, and dishwasher, alongside a utility area and a cold store. This level also includes a sleek, modern bathroom with a rainfall shower and a versatile guest bedroom or family room.

The first floor comprises two spacious double bedrooms, stylish bathroom, and a separate toilet. The top floor offers two additional double bedrooms and a smaller single bedroom, completing this beautifully arranged home.

Outside Space
The property features an in-out gravel driveway with ample off-road parking and gated access to the garden. A standout feature is the sunny, southwest-facing garden, thoughtfully designed with fencing and shrubs for natural segmentation. It includes two lawn areas, three seating areas and a vegetable patch, and a variety of fruit trees, including Mulberry, Cherry, Pear, and Apple. Additional amenities comprise two storage sheds, three outdoor taps, and an external electric power point and outside fridge.

Additional Information
Water, mains, gas and electric connected.
Reading Borough Council
Council Tax Band F


CONVEYANCING

We work with DT Conveyancing to help you buy your property with confidence. Your dedicated conveyancer will keep you informed at every stage from start to finish. Making your move a stress-free and straightforward as possible.

MORTGAGES

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE

Exclusive deals are made available to Embrace Financial Services by PRIMIS Mortgage Network, to which Embrace Financial Services are an Appointed Representative

Davis Tate Limited is an Introducer Appointed Representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for mortgages, protection insurance and general insurance products.

Embrace Financial Services Ltd. is an Appointed Representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

LETTINGS and MANAGEMENT

We offer a complete range of services for Landlords, from fully managed lets to advertising only. Each Landlord who chooses full management has a personal Property Manager and all our fees are based on a ‘no let - no fee’ basis.

DISCLAIMER

These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.

BUYERS INFORMATION

To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers. There is a nominal charge of £78 including VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal. Please note, we are unable to issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.

REFERRAL FEES

We may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying. We may receive a commission payment fee or other benefit (known as a referral fee) for recommending their services. You are not under any obligation to use the services of the recommended provider. The ancillary service provider may be an associated company of Davis Tate.

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Listed by

Reading

Southern Home Move - LSL Franchise

Reference: 156978842

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 15/07/2015 (11 years ago) £799,000

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
39 CARNARVON ROAD, READING, RG1 5SB £330,000 06/01/2026 Semi-detached
25 COLLEGE ROAD, READING, RG6 1QE £690,000 18/12/2023 Semi-detached
4 CARNARVON ROAD, READING, RG1 5SD £615,000 13/12/2023 Semi-detached
59 EASTERN AVENUE, READING, RG1 5SQ £865,000 14/08/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 62 HAMILTON ROAD, READING, RG1 5RD £455,000 12/05/2023 Semi-detached
4 CARNARVON ROAD, READING, RG1 5SD £439,500 17/11/2022 Semi-detached
4 BULMERSHE ROAD, READING, RG1 5RJ £560,000 27/09/2022 Semi-detached
24 EASTERN AVENUE, READING, RG1 5RY £565,000 05/09/2022 Semi-detached
48 COLLEGE ROAD, READING, RG6 1QB £606,000 24/06/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 58 HAMILTON ROAD, READING, RG1 5RD £430,000 01/02/2022 Semi-detached
70 EASTERN AVENUE, READING, RG1 5SF £415,500 31/01/2022 Semi-detached
108 ADDINGTON ROAD, READING, RG1 5PX £361,000 26/01/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 86 HAMILTON ROAD, READING, RG1 5RD £745,000 19/01/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 24 HAMILTON ROAD, READING, RG1 5RD £580,000 15/12/2021 Terraced
128 CRESCENT ROAD, READING, RG1 5SN £425,000 29/10/2021 Semi-detached
21 CARNARVON ROAD, READING, RG1 5SB £441,000 30/09/2021 Semi-detached
71 DE BEAUVOIR ROAD, READING, RG1 5NR £347,000 30/09/2021 Semi-detached
24 BULMERSHE ROAD, READING, RG1 5RJ £473,000 29/09/2021 Semi-detached
3 EASTERN AVENUE, READING, RG1 5RU £595,500 13/08/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £552,500 (4 sales)

Area average: £515,233 (15 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

10y growth 1.8%

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 £1,416/mo
Realistic £1,573/mo
Optimistic £1,730/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Reading.

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop College Road 0.1 miles
Bus stop Hamilton Road 0.1 miles
Shop Gabriela Art Tattoo 0.2 miles
Shop AlexAndra Beauty Studio 0.2 miles
University University of Reading, London Road Campus 0.7 miles
University University of Reading - Whiteknights Campus 0.7 miles
Train station Reading 1.3 miles
Train station Earley 1.4 miles
Hospital St Mark's Hospital 10.1 miles
Hospital Marlow Community Hospital 11.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 132
Shoplifting 80
Anti-social behaviour 38
Other theft 28
Public order 23
Vehicle crime 16
Burglary 13
Criminal damage and arson 13
Robbery 10
Bicycle theft 8
Drugs 8
Other crime 5
Theft from the person 5
Possession of weapons 3
Total incidents 382

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
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 5 Jul 2018
Redlands Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Requires improvement — 1 Feb 2023
UTC Reading Secondary 0.3 miles Inadequate — 30 Mar 2023
St Joseph's College Other 0.3 miles (No rating)
Alfred Sutton Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 9 Nov 2012

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
3 Bed Terraced House, Cardigan Road, RG1 £1,650/mo 3 0.2 miles OpenRent
6 Bed Terraced House, St. Bartholomews Road, RG1 £4,500/mo 6 0.21 miles OpenRent
4 Bed Terraced House, Blenheim Road, RG1 £2,150/mo 4 0.21 miles OpenRent
6 Bed Terraced House, College Road, RG6 £4,000/mo 6 0.21 miles OpenRent
5 Bed End Terrace, Blenheim Gardens, RG1 £3,000/mo 5 0.22 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, London Road Available Immediately, RG1 £1,300/mo 2 0.22 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, London Road Neraby To Hospital/Uni, RG1 £1,300/mo 2 0.22 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, London Road Reading, RG1 £1,300/mo 2 0.22 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, London Road Available Immediately, RG1 £1,300/mo 2 0.22 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Hospital /Uni Area, RG1 £1,300/mo 2 0.22 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, London Road Nearby To Hospital/Uni, RG1 £1,500/mo 2 0.22 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, London Road Reading Nearby To Rbh, RG1 £1,300/mo 2 0.23 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, London Road Uni\Town Centre Location, RG1 £1,300/mo 2 0.23 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, London Road Nearby To Hospital/Uni, RG1 £1,300/mo 2 0.23 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, London Road, RG1 £1,050/mo 1 0.24 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Cardigan Gardens, RG1 £1,250/mo 1 0.24 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Donnington Gardens, RG1 £3,000/mo 2 0.27 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Norwood Road, RG1 £1,600/mo 2 0.3 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,894/mo (18 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.14%
Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500
Target investor price (1%) £130,000
Gross yield 1.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 60.9×
Monthly cashflow £-2,596/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -11.3%
  • 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).