What kind of home is 16 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ?

16 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ is a detached house.

When did 16 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ last change hands?

16 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ last sold for £545,000 in February 2016, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £182,000 in January 1999, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 1999 and February 2016, 16 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ rose from £182,000 to £545,000, a change of £363,000. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ?

16 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (1,302 sq ft). That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG2 9NQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ use?

The latest EPC at 16 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ?

16 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 16 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ in?

16 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ sits in Arborfield, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

Is 16 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ show an average of 327 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 16 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ?

The closest primary school to 16 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ is Farley Hill Primary School (1.3km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bohunt School Wokingham (591m).

What transport links are near 16 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ?

The closest bus stop to 16 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ is Faraday Close, 181m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Barker Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9NQ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

121 m²

1302 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 16 Barker Close

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

16 Barker Close is a detached house in Arborfield, Reading, Reading (RG2 9NQ). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2012) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 1999–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £650,000 is 19.3% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£418/sq ft) was about 96.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 years since the last transfer (February 2016).

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Jun 2022

Current Certificate

Jun 2012

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 19 June 2022

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Barker Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9NQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Barker Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

9 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£650,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£545,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

5 February 2016Most recent
£545,000
+199.5%over 17 years
6 January 1999
£182,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 9NQ: £560,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in RG2 9NQ

On the street

Versus other Barker Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 16 Barker Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,504

Street avg £3,656

Above

Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 109 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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.

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Crime

327/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Faraday Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Bohunt School Wokingham. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG2 9NQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9NQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

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FAQ

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