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51a, Barkham Road, Wokingham, RG41 2RG

EPC BExtendable9 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
196 m²
2110 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 86
Council tax
Band E
Overview

About 51a

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

51a is a three-bedroom detached house in Wokingham (RG41 2RG). It has a recorded floor area of 196 m² (around 2110 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2023 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2023) returns a high B (score 86), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 93). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 196 m² the property is well over the postcode median (77 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £845,000 sits 259.6% above the 2012 sale of £235,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£111/sq ft) was about 65% below the postcode norm. On the market in July 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years. 9 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 3 refused.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

51a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
B86
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Apr 2012
EPC improved fromE39toB86
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
SingleHigh Performance

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51a, Barkham Road, Wokingham, RG41 2RG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51a has been through 5 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

  1. Mar 2022
    Full
    In report

    Householder application for the proposed erection of a 3.4m high fence to the side boundary, erection of a 2.0m high front gate with two brick piers.

    Documents
    15 docs on file
    Reference
    213729
    View planning record
  2. Nov 2019
    Conditions
    In report

    Application for submission of details to comply with the following condition of planning consent 191556 dated 28.08.2019. Conditions 3: External Materials 4: Details of Boundary Walls and Fences

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    192725
    View planning record
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

51a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2012).

Current estimate

£845,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£235,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 July 2012Most recent

    £235,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG41 2RG: £465,000 (2023–2019).

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On the street

Versus other Barkham Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 51a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,199

Street avg £4,309

Strongly below

Floor Area

196 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

14 years

Street avg 9 years

Strongly above
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Wokingham district page.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Molly Millars Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Walter Infant School. 19 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 RG41 2RG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG41 2RG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG41 2RG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 49 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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