What did 2 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ sell for?

2 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ last sold for £213,000 in September 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in December 1998, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 1998 and September 2002, 2 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ rose from £125,000 to £213,000, a change of £88,000. That works out to roughly +15.3% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 2 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ?

2 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ located?

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

How safe is the area around 2 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ?

Police records around 2 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ?

The closest primary school to 2 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).

How well connected is 2 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ is Faraday Close, 181m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Barker Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9NQ

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 2 Barker Close

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

2 Barker Close is a property in Arborfield, Reading, Reading (RG2 9NQ). It has council tax band D.

It hasn't traded since September 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.3% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Barker Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9NQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Barker Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Last sold (2002)

£213,000

Growth on file: 15.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

19 September 2002Most recent
£213,000
+70.4%over 3 years
18 December 1998
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 9NQ: £580,000 (2024–2021).

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Area

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Crime

6/mo

Steady 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

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9NQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

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