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7 Barker Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9NQ

UPRN:14005341Semi-Detached House2 bedsBuilt 1996-2002
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: D (67)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T11:09:26.656593+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:13:48.539737+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
7 Barker Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9NQ

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£378,000
£359k - £397kHigh
Estimate
£378k
Range
£359k – £397k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,000
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,000
Yield
6.35%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

7 Barker Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 68/100. Investment score 51/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (29/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
68/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
51/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
8/ 100
Low
Walkability
29/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 15Bike 46
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£378,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,000
Gross Yield6.35%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.5%
5y Growth+0.5%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£310,000 (2020-12-18)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0RG2 9NQ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 262178
    Application for submission of details to comply with the following conditions of planning consent O/2014/2280 (140977) dated 02/04/2015. Condition 14 relates to soft / hard landscaping scheme and condition 46 to wetland features, and this application relates to Parcel O2 only.
    Pending
  • 262170
    APPLICATION FOR WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO 1361/2010, T2 and T3 T1, Oak (T2 on TPO) – Remove deadwood and prune to give 2m clearance from 5 Bushell Way. T2, Oak (T3 on TPO) - Remove deadwood and prune to give 2m clearance from 5 Bushell Way.
    Pending
  • 262130
    Full application for the change of use of the land, to a residential caravan site consisting of 3 pitches, each comprising 1 Static caravan, 1 touring caravan, 2 vehicle parking spaces, bike and refuse storage, amenity area, boundary fencing and associated infrastructure.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership54.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-12-18
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
15 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£43,538
Population Density4,190 /km²
Owner Occupied55%
Age Distribution
0-15 28%16-64 67%65+ 5%
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Schools Nearby

  • Bohunt School Wokingham
    0.5 mi
    -
  • Farley Hill Primary School
    0.8 mi
    -
  • The Coombes Church of England Primary School
    1.1 mi
    Requires improvement
  • Gorse Ride Junior School
    1.8 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

5 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 7 Barker Close
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  • 34 Barker Close
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    £395k
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  • 8 Barker Close
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    £583k
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