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8 Barker Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9NQ

4 sales on record

Estimated value

£609,000

  • Since the 2023 sale (£583,000)+4%
  • Against RG2 9NQ's recent median (£560,000)+9%

Newest record on this page: March 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
102 m²
1098 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£609,000

  • Against its 2023 sale (£583,000)+4%
  • Against RG2 9NQ's recent median (£560,000)+9%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 8 Barker Close is modelled from its 102 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG2 9NQ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    102 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2023

  • Sales of this home

    4 sales recorded, the latest in 2023

  • Recent sales in RG2 9NQ

    5 sales, median £560,000 (2026–2021)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: March 2026Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
PlanningNone on this homeFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Barker Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 August 2023Most recent

    £583,000

    +112.0%over 19 years

  2. 31 August 2003

    £274,950

    +19.5%over 2 years

  3. 30 July 2001

    £230,000

    +53.3%over 2 years

  4. 18 December 1998

    £150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 9NQ: £560,000 (2026–2021).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 8 Barker Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9NQ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 8 Barker Close

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

8 Barker Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Arborfield, Reading, Reading (RG2 9NQ). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer: August 2023 at £583,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£531/sq ft) was about 157.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Apr 2010
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Barker Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9NQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Barker Close has no planning applications on record.

9

But the area is active

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

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 price per m², 8 Barker Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,716

Street avg £3,575

Strongly above

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 110 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par
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

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.

Nearest schools

  • Bohunt School WokinghamSecondary591m
  • Farley Hill Primary SchoolPrimary1.3km
  • The Coombes Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary1.8km
  • Gorse Ride Junior SchoolPrimary2.8km

Nearest stops

  • Faraday CloseBus stop181m
  • Rowcroft RoadBus stop187m
  • Weaver AvenueBus stop217m
  • Orwell DriveBus stop322m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences1,694 reports37%
  • Shoplifting638 reports14%
  • Anti-social Behaviour466 reports10%
  • Other Theft373 reports8%

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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 road noise heatmap for RG2 9NQ

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
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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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£652k

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£724k

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£616k

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How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 8 Barker Close is modelled from its 102 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG2 9NQ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 4 sales are recorded for 8 Barker Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 8 Barker Close was lodged in May 2023 at band D and is valid until May 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 8 Barker Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 5 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG2 9NQ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
8 Barker Close is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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