Property profile

6 Howell Close Arborfield

RG2 9QN

Barkham & Arborfield

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Map showing 6, Howell Close, Arborfield, Reading

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Estimated sale price

£565,000

Detached sold in Barkham & Arborfield

The box shows the middle 50% of 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 sold17 Apr 2026
£517,560Change since last sale: +£47,000 (+9.1%)
Annualised change
+19% per yearWokingham annualised change (detached) since 2026: −1.8% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £468 per sq ft
£434 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£34 per sq ft (−7.3%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Barkham & Arborfield
£672,500Estimate vs local median: −£108,000 (−16%)
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 / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1996-2002
Floor area121 m² / 1,302 sq ft
Rooms7 habitable / 7 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection24 Jul 2018

Sales history

DatePriceChange
17 Apr 2026£517,560+116%
09 Dec 2005£240,000+10%
14 Mar 2003£218,000+21%
30 Nov 2001£180,000-

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG2 9QN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG2 9QN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 20266, Howell Close, Reading, RG2 9QNDetachedFreehold£517,560
10 Jul 20261, Howell Close, Reading, RG2 9GNTerracedFreehold£350,000
26 Jun 202645, Howell Close, Reading, RG2 9GNDetachedFreehold£480,000
13 Oct 202551, Howell Close, Reading, RG2 9GNTerracedFreehold£360,500
06 Aug 202547, Howell Close, Reading, RG2 9GNOtherFreehold£355,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2 Howell Close, Arborfield, ReadingFreehold75 m²£425,000 (2023)
4, Howell Close, Arborfield, ReadingFreehold89 m²£335,000 (2015)
8, Howell Close, Arborfield, ReadingFreehold72 m²£365,000 (2021)
12, Howell Close, Arborfield, ReadingFreehold74 m²£198,000 (2004)
14 Howell Close, Arborfield, ReadingFreehold74 m²£375,000 (2024)
16, Howell Close, Arborfield, ReadingFreehold68 m²£310,000 (2017)
18 Howell Close, Arborfield, ArborfieldFreehold55 m²£259,950 (2016)
22 Howell Close, Arborfield, ArborfieldFreehold70 m²£340,000 (2021)
26 Howell Close, Arborfield, Reading-105 m²-
28 Howell Close, Arborfield, Reading-89 m²-

Area insights for RG2 9QN

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Overview

Postcode RG2 9QN 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 very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% 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 Wokingham, about 3.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Arborfield & Garrison has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,286 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Arborfield & Garrison has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from RG2 9QN.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Wokingham located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
465
Population density
3,326.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.3(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.22(-66%)
Vehicle crime
4.22(+14%)
Other crime
2.11(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.11(-67%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
319
68.31%
Other White
43
9.21%
African
39
8.35%
Indian
9
1.93%
Caribbean
8
1.71%
Total population: 467

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
36.65%
Level 3 (A level)
78
24.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
55
17.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
9.63%
No qualifications
26
8.07%
Total 16+ residents: 322

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
76
44.44%
Owns with a mortgage
47
27.49%
Other forms of private rent
18
10.53%
Owns outright
12
7.02%
Shared ownership
11
6.43%
Total households: 171

Schools

In the RG2 9QN postcode area, located within Arborfield & Garrison, there are 2 primary and 1 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 9QN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miSecondaryBohunt School WokinghamAcademy sponsor led
0.6 miPrimaryFarley Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.9 miPrimaryThe Coombes Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG2 9QN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op FoodBaird Road, Wokingham, RG2 9PLWalking directions to Co-op Food