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1 Swallowfield RoadArborfield

RG2 9JR

Barkham & Arborfield

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Map showing 1 Swallowfield Road, Arborfield, Reading

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Estimated sale price

£370,000

Semi-Detached sold in Barkham & Arborfield

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold08 Apr 2026
£320,000Change since last sale: +£48,000 (+15%)
Annualised change
+32% per yearWokingham annualised change (semi-detached) since 2026: 0.0% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £491 per sq ft
£535 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£44 per sq ft (+9.0%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Barkham & Arborfield
£505,000Estimate vs local median: −£137,000 (−27%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area64 m² / 689 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection21 Jul 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
08 Apr 2026£320,000-

Local market

Property prices in Barkham & Arborfield

Median price: £515,000
Price per sq ft: £468
Sales (last 12 months): 151
Typical range (middle 50%): £375K – £650K

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 (about £468 per square foot) in Barkham & Arborfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,500 up to £1,850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barkham & Arborfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached62£672,500£468
Semi-Detached43£505,000£491
Terraced25£382,500£485
Flats21£292,000£386

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barkham & Arborfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barkham & Arborfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£619,975£297,500£365,000£292,500
2017£594,000£300,000£404,250£320,000
2018£600,000£302,650£455,000£315,000
2019£605,000£294,475£420,000£291,000
2020£579,950£272,475£464,950£340,000
2021£581,450£284,225£425,000£340,000
2022£610,000£297,250£475,000£400,000
2023£625,000£295,000£472,500£450,000
2024£635,000£280,000£485,000£400,000
2025£692,750£287,500£505,000£385,000
2026£670,000£295,000£445,000£374,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barkham & Arborfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barkham & Arborfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£381£387£409£330
2017£411£421£394£364
2018£400£403£413£392
2019£385£395£397£375
2020£418£379£394£381
2021£433£369£423£406
2022£466£401£464£503
2023£472£399£470£464
2024£476£385£469£498
2025£477£387£487£452
2026£472£395£469£485
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barkham & Arborfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barkham & Arborfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG2 9JR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG2 9JR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Apr 20261, Swallowfield Road, Reading, RG2 9JRSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
08 Apr 20262, Chamberlain Gardens, Reading, RG2 9QASemi-DetachedFreehold£427,500
23 Jan 202634, Chamberlain Gardens, Reading, RG2 9QASemi-DetachedFreehold£462,500
26 Sept 202528, Chamberlain Gardens, Reading, RG2 9QASemi-DetachedFreehold£430,000
10 Sept 202513, Chamberlain Gardens, Reading, RG2 9QASemi-DetachedFreehold£395,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
5 Swallowfield Road, Arborfield, ReadingFreehold66 m²£305,000 (2020)
9, Swallowfield Road, Arborfield, ReadingFreehold70 m²£185,000 (2008)
13 Swallowfield Road, Arborfield, ReadingFreehold150 m²£495,000 (2021)
15, Swallowfield Road, Arborfield, ReadingFreehold94 m²£108,000 (1997)
27, Swallowfield Road, Arborfield, ReadingFreehold72 m²£245,000 (2011)
27B, Swallowfield Road, Arborfield, ReadingFreehold77 m²£325,000 (2016)
Corylus House, Swallowfield Road, Arborfield, ReadingFreehold136 m²£577,500 (2024)
Tinkers, Swallowfield Road, Arborfield, ReadingFreehold95 m²£379,950 (2015)

Area insights for RG2 9JR

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Overview

Postcode RG2 9JR is located in an urban city, within the Barkham & Arborfield area of Wokingham in the South East region, and forms part of the Arborfield & Garrison area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Arborfield & Garrison is £74,190 per year. The median sale price in Barkham & Arborfield is £515,000 (around £468 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £374,500 and £649,975. The nearest station is Winnersh, about 2.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Arborfield Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Arborfield & Garrison has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,749 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Arborfield & Garrison has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Arborfield & Garrison is £74,190 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 200 ft away from RG2 9JR.

Flood risk

No risk

Arborfield & Garrison near RG2 9JR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Winnersh located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG2 9JR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miArborfield ParkMediumWalking directions to Arborfield Park

Area Profile

Population
412
Population density
149.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.92(+7%)
Shoplifting
13.19(+65%)
Other theft
9.42(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.79(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.17(-34%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
372
90.95%
Other White
17
4.16%
African
5
1.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.49%
Total population: 409

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
38.08%
Level 3 (A level)
53
16.41%
No qualifications
49
15.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.05%
Total 16+ residents: 323

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
41.36%
Owns with a mortgage
67
41.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
11.73%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.47%
Social rents from council
2
1.23%
Total households: 162

Schools

In the RG2 9JR postcode area, located within Arborfield & Garrison, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for RG2 9JR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryThe Coombes Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
0.7 miPrimaryFarley Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG2 9JR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG2 9JR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisBrant Close, Wokingham, RG2 9PFWalking directions to Londis