Alma Court, 9, Barkham Road, Wokingham, RG41 2RG
About Alma Court
Alma Court is a one-bedroom detached house in Wokingham (RG41 2RG). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 36 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Alma Court (36–84 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).
Held since April 2011 — that's 15 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1995–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £206,000 sits 58.5% above the 2011 sale of £130,000. At 36 m² it sits well below the postcode median (81 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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Valuation
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Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
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Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Outside
- GarageYes
Building
- Heating systemgas
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Alma Court has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Alma Court has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.
£206,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 16 years.
£130,000
Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
3 April 2011Most recent
£130,000
+30.7%over 9 years6 December 2001
£99,500
+17.1%over 1 year11 May 2000
£84,950
+73.4%over 4 years18 May 1995
£49,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG41 2RG: £465,000 (2023–2019).
Nearby sales in RG41 2RG
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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Barkham Road homes
Alma Court is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£3,611
Street avg £4,374
Floor Area
36 m²
Street avg 39 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.9dB