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33 Howell Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9GN

5 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor Ground
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 33 Howell Close

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

33 Howell Close is a semi-detached house in Arborfield, Reading, Reading (RG2 9GN). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity. At 59 m² this is the 6th smallest of 51 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–105 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 51 units on file.

Sold May 2020 for £235,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2002–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£370/sq ft) was about 39.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2021.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Jun 2009
EPC improved fromC72toD62
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 33 Howell Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9GN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 33 Howell Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9GN

1decisions14documents9nearby
  1. Nov 2021
    Full
    Outcome in report

    Full application for the proposed erection of a 2115x1200mm platform to lead to a 1:20 concrete ramp and then 1200mm wide paved access to car park.

    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    213076
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

33 Howell Close has changed hands more often than typical for the area.

Current estimate

£253,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£235,000

Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 May 2020Most recent

    £235,000

    -1.1%over 3 years
  2. 5 January 2017

    £237,500

    +46.2%over 3 years
  3. 22 March 2013

    £162,500

    -1.5%over 7 years
  4. 13 October 2005

    £165,000

    +13.0%over 3 years
  5. 27 June 2002

    £145,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 9GN: £355,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Howell Close homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 33 Howell Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,983

Street avg £3,503

Above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 33 Howell Close

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
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.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Kelvin Close — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Bohunt School Wokingham. 3 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 RG2 9GN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 9GN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9GN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 33 Howell Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9GN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.