# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (RG40 1WA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 10 BISHOPS DRIVE, WOKINGHAM, WOKINGHAM RG40 1WA | | Price | £833,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | F | | Last sold | £825,000 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 25/06/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,030/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2062-3052-5206-6155-1204) ## Description Situated in a sought after location within walking distance of the town centre and station, this well presented and extended family home is not to be missed. On the ground floor is a reception hall, study, dining room, dual aspect living room with feature fireplace leading to the conservatory, refitted kitchen/breakfast room and utility room, On the first floor are four family bedrooms, refitted en suite to master bedroom and further refitted family bathroom. The property is presented in immaculate order throughout and benefits from replacement double glazed windows and radiator central heating. The gardens have been landscaped to provide a pleasant entertaining area being fully enclosed and private with mature flowers and shrubs. A driveway to the front provides off road parking for several cars and leads to a double garage with two single up and over doors, light and power. (the garage has been partly converted into a workshop and store but could easily be reinstated if required) The thriving market town of Wokingham is approximately a 10 minute stroll from here with an eclectic range of shops, restaurants, bars, supermarkets and much more. Further comprehensive facilities are available at nearby Reading and Bracknell. The area boasts some of the country’s best schools and enjoys excellent leisure facilities including the award-winning Nirvana Spa and Bearwood Lakes Golf Club. For the commuter, both the M3 and M4 motorways are easily accessible and Wokingham train station provides direct services to London Waterloo, Gatwick Airport, Guildford and Reading. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/163889009/1280270) - Picture No. 23 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/163889009/1280271) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/163889009/1280272) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/163889009/1280273) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/163889009/1280274) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/163889009/1280275) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/163889009/1280276) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/163889009/1280277) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/163889009/1280278) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/163889009/1280279) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/163889009/1280280) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/163889009/1280281) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 01](/listings/photos/163889009/1280282) - Picture No. 01 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/163889009/1280283) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/163889009/1280284) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/163889009/1280285) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/163889009/1280286) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/163889009/1280287) - Picture No. 06 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/163889009/1280288) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/163889009/1280289) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #2735308 - **Address:** 10 Bishops Drive, WOKINGHAM, RG40 1WA - **Certificate Issued:** 30/05/2005 - **Work Completed:** 27/04/2005 - **Items:** 14 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 10 BISHOPS DRIVE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 1WA | £825,000 | 06/02/2026 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 37 BISHOPS DRIVE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 1WA | £385,000 | 25/07/2025 | Terraced | | ASHRIDGE COURT 5 WARREN HOUSE ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 5QB | £1,225,000 | 18/02/2025 | Detached | | 38 HEADINGTON DRIVE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 1XB | £607,500 | 30/10/2023 | Detached | | 47 BOWYER CRESCENT, WOKINGHAM, RG40 1TF | £720,000 | 06/10/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 71 BISHOPS DRIVE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 1WA | £911,000 | 24/07/2023 | Detached | | 3 ALL SAINTS CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 1WE | £515,000 | 03/04/2023 | Detached | | 23 WILTSHIRE ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 1TS | £770,000 | 09/03/2023 | Detached | | 39 BOWYER CRESCENT, WOKINGHAM, RG40 1TF | £610,000 | 07/11/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 16 BISHOPS DRIVE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 1WA | £850,000 | 15/08/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 43 BISHOPS DRIVE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 1WA | £767,000 | 12/07/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 17 BISHOPS DRIVE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 1WA | £327,500 | 04/07/2022 | Terraced | | 13 CRUTCHLEY ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 1XA | £477,500 | 22/02/2022 | Detached | | 27 TAMARISK RISE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 1WG | £670,000 | 17/02/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 32 BISHOPS DRIVE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 1WA | £339,950 | 11/02/2022 | Terraced | | 29 WILTSHIRE ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG40 1TS | £2,425,000 | 27/01/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 2 BISHOPS DRIVE, WOKINGHAM, RG40 1WA | £570,000 | 29/11/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £592,921 (7 sales) **Area average:** £891,111 (9 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £781,680 (45 Detached, RG40, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +6.6% ## 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 ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Northampton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,157/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Terraced House, Shefford Crescent, RG40 | £2,000/mo | 4 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,000/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.24% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £250,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £200,000 *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 £2,000/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 34.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,505/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -7.5% *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:** £5,785/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 20% - **10y growth:** 22.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Wokingham; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -4.3% - **5y growth (index):** 16.4% - **10y growth (index):** 21.1% ## 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)