What type of property is 20 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR?

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

How energy efficient is 20 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR?

The current EPC rating for 20 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR?

20 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG2 9NR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR?

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

Where is 20 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR located?

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

Is 20 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR 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 20 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR?

The closest primary school to 20 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 20 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR?

The closest bus stop to 20 Faraday Close, RG2 9NR is Faraday Close, 66m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Faraday Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9NR

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Faraday Close

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

20 Faraday Close is a mid-terrace house in Arborfield, Reading, Reading (RG2 9NR). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromC73toD65

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Faraday Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9NR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 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.

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

Current estimate

£343,000

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.

20 Faraday Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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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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1 Attwood Drive, Arborfield

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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

6/mo

Steady 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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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