Sold STC Terraced

5 PRIESTWOOD AVENUE

BRACKNELL, BRACKNELL FOREST RG42 1UH

4 beds 1 baths 129 m² Listed 12 Sep 2025 (-347d)

£500,000

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# 4 bedroom terraced house for sale (RG42 1UH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 5 PRIESTWOOD AVENUE, BRACKNELL, BRACKNELL FOREST RG42 1UH |
| Price | £500,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £510,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 08/09/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £832/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000

### Recommendations
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0013-1208-5905-0127-0300)

## Description

A generous full-width paved terrace leads to the lawned and fully enclosed garden, offering both privacy and practicality — an ideal space for busy families to relax or play.

Valuation/Market Appraisal

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## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/166938530/1593583) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 PRIESTWOOD AVENUE, BRACKNELL, BRACKNELL FOREST, RG42 1UH | £510,000 | 31/03/2026 | Terraced |
| 5 PRIESTWOOD AVENUE, BRACKNELL, BRACKNELL FOREST, RG42 1UH | £93,000 | 30/03/1999 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 FANES CLOSE, BRACKNELL, BRACKNELL FOREST, RG42 1UR | £365,500 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 PORTMAN CLOSE, BRACKNELL, BRACKNELL FOREST, RG42 1NE | £529,500 | 27/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 6 WINDMILL ROAD, BRACKNELL, BRACKNELL FOREST, RG42 1TT | £450,500 | 29/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 3 FANES CLOSE, BRACKNELL, BRACKNELL FOREST, RG42 1UR | £360,000 | 11/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 3 BROOK GREEN, BRACKNELL, BRACKNELL FOREST, RG42 1UJ | £427,500 | 08/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 BROOK GREEN, BRACKNELL, BRACKNELL FOREST, RG42 1UJ | £425,000 | 21/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 32 PRIESTWOOD AVENUE, BRACKNELL, BRACKNELL FOREST, RG42 1UG | £311,000 | 14/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 76 LINDENHILL ROAD, BRACKNELL, BRACKNELL FOREST, RG42 1UN | £350,000 | 29/10/2021 | Terraced |

**Area average:** £402,375 (8 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £449,365 (34 Terraced, RG42, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +11.3%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,324/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,471/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,618/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Milton Keynes (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,491/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 End Terrace, Bywood, RG12 | £2,100/mo | 4 | 1.23 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,100/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.42% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £262,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £210,000

*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 £2,100/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 19.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-104/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.9%

*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:** £3,876/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 14.4%
- **10y growth:** 12%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bracknell Forest; Terraced series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 19.4%

## 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

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

129 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£510,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£3,876/m²

Local average

£449,365 (+11.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (12,560 of 33,755)

Street crime

243 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

Four Bedroom Terraced House
No Onward Chain
19ft Living Room with Wood Burner
24ft Luxury Refitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Utility Room and Downstairs Cloakroom
Refitted Luxury Bathroom
Off Street Parking
EPC: C (77)
Council Tax Band: D

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Broadband: FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Double glazing, Central, Gas central, Wood burner
Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: Yes
Required access: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No

Description

A skilfully extended and beautifully presented family home, located in the favoured Priestwood area. The ground floor features a 19ft living room with a wood burner, leading through to a dining room that enjoys views over the rear garden. A stunning 24ft refitted luxury kitchen/breakfast room provides the heart of the home, complemented by a separate utility room and a convenient cloakroom. Upstairs, the property offers four generous double bedrooms, all served by a luxury refitted family bathroom. Externally, there is off-street parking for three vehicles and an established, generous rear garden. Offered to the market with no onward chain complications.

A generous full-width paved terrace leads to the lawned and fully enclosed garden, offering both privacy and practicality — an ideal space for busy families to relax or play.

Valuation/Market Appraisal
Thinking of selling or struggling to sell? Get in contact with Bridges your experienced, local agents and book your free valuation now!

Listed by

Bracknell Forest

Bridges Estate Agents

Reference: 166938530

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 09/09/2025

Expiry date: 08/09/2035

Current heating cost: £832/year

Potential heating cost: £832/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,000

Recommendations

Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~237 m² (0.06 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

448% since 1999

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	31/03/2026 (4 months ago)	£510,000	+448.4%
Sold	30/03/1999 (27 years ago)	£93,000	—

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
4 FANES CLOSE, BRACKNELL, BRACKNELL FOREST, RG42 1UR	£365,500	25/11/2022	Terraced
1 PORTMAN CLOSE, BRACKNELL, BRACKNELL FOREST, RG42 1NE	£529,500	27/10/2022	Terraced
6 WINDMILL ROAD, BRACKNELL, BRACKNELL FOREST, RG42 1TT	£450,500	29/07/2022	Terraced
3 FANES CLOSE, BRACKNELL, BRACKNELL FOREST, RG42 1UR	£360,000	11/03/2022	Terraced
3 BROOK GREEN, BRACKNELL, BRACKNELL FOREST, RG42 1UJ	£427,500	08/02/2022	Terraced
1 BROOK GREEN, BRACKNELL, BRACKNELL FOREST, RG42 1UJ	£425,000	21/01/2022	Terraced
32 PRIESTWOOD AVENUE, BRACKNELL, BRACKNELL FOREST, RG42 1UG	£311,000	14/01/2022	Terraced
76 LINDENHILL ROAD, BRACKNELL, BRACKNELL FOREST, RG42 1UN	£350,000	29/10/2021	Terraced

Area average: £402,375 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 14.4%

10y growth 12%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bracknell Forest. Series: Terraced. As of May 2026.

1y (index) 1.6%

5y (index) 16.2%

10y (index) 19.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,324/mo

Realistic £1,471/mo

Optimistic £1,618/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bracknell Forest.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Milton Keynes: £1,491/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View RG42 1UH

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Unknown	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Stoney Road	0.0 miles
Shop	MODA HAIR Unisex Salon	0.2 miles
Shop	Coin-Op Laundry	0.2 miles
Train station	Bracknell	0.7 miles
Train station	Martins Heron	1.8 miles
Hospital	St Mark's Hospital	7.4 miles
University	University of Reading - Whiteknights Campus	8.0 miles
University	Royal Holloway University	8.6 miles
Hospital	Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice	10.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	70
Anti-social behaviour	36
Other theft	27
Shoplifting	25
Public order	24
Criminal damage and arson	18
Drugs	11
Bicycle theft	8
Burglary	8
Other crime	7
Vehicle crime	4
Possession of weapons	2
Theft from the person	2
Robbery	1
Total incidents	243

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
Meadow Vale Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 14 Jun 2011
Sandy Lane Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 12 Mar 2020
King's Academy Binfield	Other	0.7 miles	Good — 8 Dec 2022
Kennel Lane School	Other	0.7 miles	Good — 16 Dec 2015
Garth Hill College	Secondary	0.7 miles	Good — 9 Jun 2019

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 End Terrace, Bywood, RG12	£2,100/mo	4	1.23 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £2,100/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.42%

Max investor price (0.8%) £262,500

Target investor price (1%) £210,000

Gross yield 5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 19.8×

Monthly cashflow £-104/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -0.9%

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).