What kind of home is 34 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ?

34 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 34 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ sell for?

34 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ last sold for £395,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £114,000 in March 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 34 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ?

Across 6 sales between March 1999 and July 2024, 34 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ rose from £114,000 to £395,000, a change of £281,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 34 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ have?

The current EPC rating for 34 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 34 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ?

34 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG2 9NQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 34 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ use?

The latest EPC at 34 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 34 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ?

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

Which area is 34 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ in?

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

Is 34 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ in a safe area?

Police records around 34 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.

What schools are near 34 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ?

The closest primary school to 34 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 is the nearest station to 34 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ?

The closest bus stop to 34 Barker Close, RG2 9NQ is Faraday Close, 181m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

34 Barker Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9NQ

6 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 34 Barker Close

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

34 Barker Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Arborfield, Reading, Reading (RG2 9NQ). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 75 m² it sits well below the postcode median (115 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£489/sq ft) was about 191.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £395,000 in July 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-east-facing
Cul-de-sacYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 34 Barker 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

The data behind every report

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)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Oct 2012

EPC improved fromD67toC69

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £695 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 34 Barker Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9NQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

34 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 grown by over 3x since 1999.

Current estimate

£413,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 25 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2024)

£395,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

7 July 2024Most recent
£395,000
+25.4%over 4 years
29 March 2020
£315,000
+5.0%over 4 years
20 August 2015
£300,000
+9.1%over 10 months
5 October 2014
£275,000
+10.0%over 4 years
19 November 2009
£250,000
+119.3%over 10 years
30 March 1999
£114,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 9NQ: £580,000 (2024–2020).

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.

34 Barker Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,267

Street avg £3,454

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 34 Barker 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

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£663k

1 Appleton Way, Shinfield

RG2 9RN

3 bed

£540k

1 Barker Close, Arborfield

RG2 9NQ

4 bed2 bath

£577k

1 Bentley Drive, Arborfield

RG2 9FH

4 bed2 bath

£697k

1 Austen Grove, Arborfield Green

RG2 9UP

4 bed2 bath

£732k

1 Bushell Way, Arborfield

RG2 9FQ

4 bed3 bath

£400k

1 Attwood Drive, Arborfield

RG2 9FE

£428k

1 Aphelion Way, Shinfield

RG2 9FR

£747k

1 Arbery Way, Arborfield

RG2 9FG

5 bed3 bath

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

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.

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 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

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 34 Barker Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9NQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.