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8 Barker Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9NQ

4 sales on record
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
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 171.5% 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
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Barker Close

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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

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

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC D

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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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£597,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 25 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£583,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 25 years.

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: £395,000 (2024–2020).

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 £3,425

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
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 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

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£577k

1 Bentley Drive, Arborfield

RG2 9FH

4 bed2 bath
£540k

1 Barker Close, Arborfield

RG2 9NQ

4 bed2 bath
£697k

1 Austen Grove, Arborfield Green

RG2 9UP

4 bed2 bath
£732k

1 Bushell Way, Arborfield

RG2 9FQ

4 bed3 bath
£663k

1 Appleton Way, Shinfield

RG2 9RN

3 bed
£747k

1 Arbery Way, Arborfield

RG2 9FG

5 bed3 bath

1 Arborfield Court, Swallowfield Road, Arborfield

RG2 9JU

4 bed2 bath
£593k

1 Allen Way, Shinfield

RG2 9RB

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 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
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Barker Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9NQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.