What type of property is 20 Link Way, RG2 9PD?

20 Link Way, RG2 9PD is a semi-detached house.

When did 20 Link Way, RG2 9PD last change hands?

20 Link Way, RG2 9PD last sold for £572,000 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £325,000 in April 2022, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Link Way, RG2 9PD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2022 and May 2023, 20 Link Way, RG2 9PD rose from £325,000 to £572,000, a change of £247,000. That works out to roughly +66.1% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Link Way, RG2 9PD?

The current EPC rating for 20 Link Way, RG2 9PD is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. It has improved from a G recorded in January 2022 (4 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Link Way, RG2 9PD?

20 Link Way, RG2 9PD has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (1,238 sq ft). That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG2 9PD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Link Way, RG2 9PD heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Link Way, RG2 9PD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Link Way, RG2 9PD?

20 Link Way, RG2 9PD is in council tax band D.

Where is 20 Link Way, RG2 9PD located?

20 Link Way, RG2 9PD sits in Arborfield Cross, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 20 Link Way, RG2 9PD?

Police records around 20 Link Way, RG2 9PD 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 Link Way, RG2 9PD?

The closest primary school to 20 Link Way, RG2 9PD is The Coombes Church of England Primary School (207m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bohunt School Wokingham (1.9km).

What is the nearest station to 20 Link Way, RG2 9PD?

The closest bus stop to 20 Link Way, RG2 9PD is British Legion, 198m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Link Way, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PD

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

115 m²

1238 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Link Way

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

20 Link Way is a semi-detached house in Arborfield Cross, Reading, Reading (RG2 9PD). It has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (around 1238 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2022 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 115 m² it's 19.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (97 m² median across 12 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2022–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 66.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£462/sq ft) was about 41.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2023 for £572,000.

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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)

Dec 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from Jan 2022

EPC improved fromG20toC70

Main Fuel

WoodGas

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Link Way, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Link Way 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.

Latest sale on 20 Link Way was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£571,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 66.1% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2023)

£572,000

Growth on file: 66.1% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

25 May 2023Most recent
£572,000
+76.0%over 1 year
13 April 2022
£325,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 9PD: £400,000 (2023–2019).

Nearby sales in RG2 9PD

On the street

Versus other Link Way homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Link Way is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,974

Street avg £3,623

Strongly above

Floor Area

115 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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.

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1 Bland Way, Shinfield

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£540k

1 Barker Close, Arborfield

RG2 9NQ

4 bed2 bath

£608k

1 Biggs Lane, Arborfield

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Reading report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

British Legion — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Coombes Church of England Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG2 9PD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9PD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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