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5 Barkham Mews, Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4BX

Property type
End terrace
Floor 2nd
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
54 m²
581 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 80
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 5 Barkham Mews

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

5 Barkham Mews is an end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG1 4BX). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£413/sq ft) was about 27.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £240,000.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

5 Barkham Mews's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Barkham Mews, Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Barkham Mews has no planning applications on record.

16

But the area is active

16 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate

£237,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.9% per year over 19 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£240,000

Growth on file: 1.9% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 May 2024Most recent

    £240,000

    +43.0%over 18 years

  2. 26 May 2005

    £167,812

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 4BX: £245,000 (2025–2015).

On the street

Versus other Queens Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 5 Barkham Mews stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,444

Street avg £3,813

Above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 52 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Barkham Mews

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£240k

1 Bourne Stevens Close

RG1 4JB

£240k

1 Compass House, South Street

RG1 4GP

2 bed1 bath
£226k

1 2, Flat 12, Wesley Gate, Queens Road

RG1 4FR

Flat
£208k

1 Barkham Mews, Queens Road

RG1 4BX

£206k

1 2, Flat 11, Wesley Gate, Queens Road

RG1 4FR

Flat
£206k

1 2, Flat 14, Wesley Gate, Queens Road

RG1 4FR

Flat
£206k

1 2, Flat 18, Wesley Gate, Queens Road

RG1 4FR

Flat
£206k

1 2, Flat 8, Wesley Gate, Queens Road

RG1 4FR

Flat
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Reading district page.
Full Reading report

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Eldon Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Kendrick School. 32 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 4BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 4BX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 4BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Barkham Mews, Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4BX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.