What kind of home is 48 Barnwood Close, RG30 1BY?

48 Barnwood Close, RG30 1BY is a mid-terrace house.

When did 48 Barnwood Close, RG30 1BY last change hands?

48 Barnwood Close, RG30 1BY last sold for £320,000 in September 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 48 Barnwood Close, RG30 1BY?

The current EPC rating for 48 Barnwood Close, RG30 1BY is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 48 Barnwood Close, RG30 1BY?

48 Barnwood Close, RG30 1BY has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 48 Barnwood Close, RG30 1BY use?

The latest EPC at 48 Barnwood Close, RG30 1BY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 48 Barnwood Close, RG30 1BY?

48 Barnwood Close, RG30 1BY is in council tax band C.

Which area is 48 Barnwood Close, RG30 1BY in?

48 Barnwood Close, RG30 1BY sits in Reading. It falls within the RG30 postcode district.

What is crime like near 48 Barnwood Close, RG30 1BY?

Police records around 48 Barnwood Close, RG30 1BY show an average of 356 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 48 Barnwood Close, RG30 1BY?

The closest primary school to 48 Barnwood Close, RG30 1BY is Oxford Road Community School (554m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is River Academy (748m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 48 Barnwood Close, RG30 1BY?

The closest bus stop to 48 Barnwood Close, RG30 1BY is Ashmere Terrace, 165m away. The nearest rail option is Reading West Rail Station, 409m away.

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48 Barnwood Close, Reading, RG30 1BY

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 48 Barnwood Close

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

48 Barnwood Close is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG30 1BY). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

It changed hands recently, sold September 2025 for £320,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£367/sq ft) was about 91.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 November 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromC71toD64

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 48 Barnwood Close, Reading, RG30 1BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

48 Barnwood Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

48 Barnwood Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£320,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£320,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 September 2025Most recent
£320,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 1BY: £326,000 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in RG30 1BY

On the street

Versus other Barnwood Close homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

48 Barnwood Close is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£3,951

Street avg £3,333

Above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Below

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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.

£320k

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1 Salisbury Road

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1 Stone Street

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10 Battle Square

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£309k

1 Catherine Street

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£306k

1 Audley Street

RG30 1BP

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

356/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Ashmere Terrace — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Oxford Road Community School. 33 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 RG30 1BY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 1BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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