What kind of home is 12 Barn Owl Way, RG7 3XX?

12 Barn Owl Way, RG7 3XX is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 12 Barn Owl Way, RG7 3XX last change hands?

12 Barn Owl Way, RG7 3XX last sold for £460,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Barn Owl Way, RG7 3XX?

The current EPC rating for 12 Barn Owl Way, RG7 3XX is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Barn Owl Way, RG7 3XX?

12 Barn Owl Way, RG7 3XX has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,119 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG7 3XX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Barn Owl Way, RG7 3XX use?

The latest EPC at 12 Barn Owl Way, RG7 3XX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Barn Owl Way, RG7 3XX?

12 Barn Owl Way, RG7 3XX is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 12 Barn Owl Way, RG7 3XX in?

12 Barn Owl Way, RG7 3XX sits in Burghfield Common, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG7 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Barn Owl Way, RG7 3XX?

Police records around 12 Barn Owl Way, RG7 3XX show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 12 Barn Owl Way, RG7 3XX?

The closest primary school to 12 Barn Owl Way, RG7 3XX is Garland Junior School (513m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Willink School (1.1km).

How well connected is 12 Barn Owl Way, RG7 3XX?

The closest bus stop to 12 Barn Owl Way, RG7 3XX is Coltsfoot Close, 157m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Barn Owl Way, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3XX

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

104 m²

1119 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Barn Owl Way

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

12 Barn Owl Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Burghfield Common, Reading, Reading (RG7 3XX). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £509,000 is 10.7% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£411/sq ft) was about 43.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2024 for £460,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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)

May 2018

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2018from Jan 2012

EPC improved fromE53toD68

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%22%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Barn Owl Way, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3XX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Barn Owl Way 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.

12 Barn Owl Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£509,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£460,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 May 2024Most recent
£460,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 3XX: £557,500 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in RG7 3XX

On the street

Versus other Barn Owl Way homes

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

12 Barn Owl Way is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,423

Street avg £4,078

Above

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 122 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly 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 Bilberry Gardens, Mortimer

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Blackbird Close, Burghfield Common

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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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Coltsfoot Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Garland Junior School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG7 3XX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 3XX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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