What type of property is 17 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR?

17 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 17 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR?

17 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,119 sq ft). That makes it about 20% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG2 9NR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR?

17 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR is in council tax band C.

Where is 17 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR located?

17 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR sits in Arborfield, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 17 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR?

Police records around 17 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR 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.

Which schools serve 17 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR?

The closest primary school to 17 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR is Farley Hill Primary School (1.4km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bohunt School Wokingham (788m).

What transport links are near 17 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR?

The closest bus stop to 17 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR is Faraday Close, 66m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Faraday Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9NR

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

104 m²

1119 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 17 Faraday Close

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

17 Faraday Close is a mid-terrace house in Arborfield, Reading, Reading (RG2 9NR). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

At 104 m² it's 19.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (87 m² median across 37 EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 June 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromD65toC69

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%92%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Faraday Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9NR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Faraday 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.

17 Faraday Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£351,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Faraday Close homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 17 Faraday Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

On par

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

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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.

£350k

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1 Brant Close, Arborfield Cross

RG2 9PF

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1 Bridge Farm Cottages, Reading Road, Arborfield

RG2 9HT

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1 Beales Grove, Shinfield

RG2 9RQ

£400k

1 Attwood Drive, Arborfield

RG2 9FE

£402k

1 Aphelion Way, Shinfield

RG2 9FR

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1 Bramshill Close, Arborfield

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£460k

1 Blackthorn, Shinfield

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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

0.1 km

Faraday Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Bohunt School Wokingham. 4 schools nearby.

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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 9NR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9NR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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