What kind of home is Northbarn, Sandpit Lane, RG4 9PQ?

Northbarn, Sandpit Lane, RG4 9PQ is a detached house.

What energy rating does Northbarn, Sandpit Lane, RG4 9PQ have?

The current EPC rating for Northbarn, Sandpit Lane, RG4 9PQ is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in December 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2018 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Northbarn, Sandpit Lane, RG4 9PQ?

Northbarn, Sandpit Lane, RG4 9PQ has a recorded floor area of 163 m² (1,755 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG4 9PQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Northbarn, Sandpit Lane, RG4 9PQ use?

The latest EPC at Northbarn, Sandpit Lane, RG4 9PQ records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Northbarn, Sandpit Lane, RG4 9PQ?

Northbarn, Sandpit Lane, RG4 9PQ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Northbarn, Sandpit Lane, RG4 9PQ in?

Northbarn, Sandpit Lane, RG4 9PQ sits in Dunsden, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

Is Northbarn, Sandpit Lane, RG4 9PQ in a safe area?

Police records around Northbarn, Sandpit Lane, RG4 9PQ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Northbarn, Sandpit Lane, RG4 9PQ?

The closest primary school to Northbarn, Sandpit Lane, RG4 9PQ is St Martin's Catholic Primary School (1.1km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (2.6km).

How well connected is Northbarn, Sandpit Lane, RG4 9PQ?

The closest bus stop to Northbarn, Sandpit Lane, RG4 9PQ is Bints Farm, 731m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Northbarn, Sandpit Lane, Dunsden, Reading, RG4 9PQ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

163 m²

1755 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Northbarn

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

Northbarn is a detached house in Dunsden, Reading, Reading (RG4 9PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 163 m² (around 1755 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2018 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on oil.

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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.

Northbarn's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2018

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2018from Jul 2018

EPC improved fromF22toD63

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Northbarn, Sandpit Lane, Dunsden, Reading, RG4 9PQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Northbarn has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

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

Current estimate

£987,000

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.

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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.

Full Reading report

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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Bints Farm — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

St Martin's Catholic Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG4 9PQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 9PQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

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FAQ

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