25 SPARROW CLOSE
WOKINGHAM, WOKINGHAM RG41 3HT
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
108 m²
Council tax band
E
EPC rating
C
Last sold
£570,000 Apr 2026
Price per m²
£5,093/m²
Local average
£685,387 (-19.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (33,100 of 33,755)
Street crime
70 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Marketed by Matt & Matt - Avocado Wokingham
- Four-bedroom detached family home
- Approx. 1,163 sq ft of well-planned accommodation
- Large kitchen/breakfast room overlooking the rear garden
- Master bedroom with ensuite shower room
- Garage and driveway parking
- Excellent local primary and secondary schools nearby
- Popular residential area with strong community feel
Additional details
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Rear garden
Description
Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac within the ever-popular Woosehill development, this well-proportioned four-bedroom detached family home offers ideal accommodation for modern family living, with excellent schools, green spaces and local amenities all close at hand.
The ground floor is arranged around a spacious kitchen/breakfast room to the rear, providing a sociable hub of the home and enjoying views over the garden. This space is ideal for family meals, entertaining, or simply everyday living. A separate living room offers a comfortable retreat, while the overall layout flows well and suits a variety of lifestyles.
Upstairs, the property offers four bedrooms, including a master bedroom with ensuite shower room, alongside a family bathroom. The accommodation measures approximately 1,163 sq ft, making it a well-balanced home that works equally well for growing families or those needing flexible space for home working.
Externally, the property benefits from a garage and driveway parking, while the rear garden provides a private outdoor space. One of the standout features is the location — with woodland walks right on the doorstep, this home is particularly appealing for dog owners and those who enjoy outdoor pursuits.
Woosehill is highly regarded for its excellent local primary and secondary school catchments, convenient access to Wokingham town centre, and a strong sense of community, making this a superb long-term family home.
Sellers View ...
A job opportunity moved us here back in 1997 with 3 children plus 1 on the way, we were looking for an affordable, good-sized 4-bedroom home that had all 4 bedrooms of an ample size and close to goods schools/amenities. Sparrow Cl. being a quiet and friendly cul-de-sac on the edge of Woosehill was ideal. Within a few minutes walk to Fox Hill woods a fantastic area for the children to play, be in touch with nature, and daily walks for the dog.
The local pub is just 5 mins walk at the end of Limmerhill Rd. where we often enjoyed lunch and a pint!
A handy meadow adjacent to Sparrow cl. is a lovely space to play ball games etc. with Heron park being couple of minutes away.
We walked the children to the local primary school, then when older they would walk or cycle to secondary school.
This house has been the heart of the family filled with love, laughter and many family get-togethers.
Material Facts ...
Council Tax: Band EEnergy Rating: 71 (C) Floor Area: 1,162 ft2 / 108 m2Garden Direction: North Front door facing: West Seller's position: Onward chain dependent Marketing (AI) disclaimer: Some of the images used to market this property have been updated by AI enhancement.
Listed by
Covering South East
Avocado Property Berkshire Limited
Reference: 170633279
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 19/12/2025
Expiry date: 18/12/2035
Current heating cost: £868/year
Potential heating cost: £673/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,350
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,500)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #1851227
Property Details
Street: 25 Sparrow Close
Town: Wokingham
Postcode: RG41 3HT
Installation Details
Items: 14 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 12/07/2004
Work Completed: 09/06/2004
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #1851226
Property Details
Street: 25 Sparrow Close
Town: Wokingham
Postcode: RG41 3HT
Installation Details
Items: 14 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 12/07/2004
Work Completed: 09/06/2004
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #13313875
Property Details
Street: 25 Sparrow Close
Town: WOKINGHAM
Postcode: RG41 3HT
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 31/12/2018
Work Completed: 22/11/2018
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 22/04/2026 (2 months ago) | £570,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARKBY LIMMERHILL ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4BU | £995,000 | 07/11/2025 | Detached |
| Same street 16 SPARROW CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 3HT | £330,000 | 03/11/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 4 SPARROW CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 3HT | £377,500 | 15/12/2022 | Terraced |
| THE ORCHARD LIMMERHILL ROAD, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4BU | £1,265,000 | 15/12/2022 | Detached |
| 7 ROWAN CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 4BH | £725,000 | 29/11/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 24 SPARROW CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 3HT | £626,800 | 03/08/2022 | Detached |
| 5 EAGLE CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 3YZ | £440,000 | 18/05/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 10 SPARROW CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 3HT | £370,000 | 13/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 6 SHERIDAN WAY, WOKINGHAM, RG41 3AP | £620,000 | 04/02/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 3 SPARROW CLOSE, WOKINGHAM, RG41 3HT | £330,000 | 28/01/2022 | Terraced |
Street average: £406,860 (5 sales)
Area average: £809,000 (5 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Wokingham. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Wokingham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wokingham.
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Heron Road | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Honey B | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | best-one | 0.4 miles |
| Hospital | Wokingham Hospital | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Wokingham | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Winnersh | 1.8 miles |
| Hospital | Broadmoor Hospital | 4.4 miles |
| University | Dreadnought, University of Reading | 5.1 miles |
| University | University of Reading, London Road Campus | 5.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 21 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 70 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 8 Jun 2016 |
| The Hawthorns Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 16 May 2013 |
| St Paul's CofE Junior School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 25 Apr 2024 |
| CAMHS Phoenix School | Other | 0.6 miles | Outstanding — 10 Jun 2013 |
| Walter Infant School | Primary | 0.7 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
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 Detached House, Barkham Road, RG41 | £2,900/mo | 4 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £2,900/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).