Barnwood Close, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG30 1BY.
At a glance
17 property sales on Barnwood Close, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £333,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £310,958. That is 12% below the Reading average of £377,413 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Barnwood Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all RG30 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 12 | £310,958 | 18 May 2026 |
| Flat | 3 | £180,667 | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £337,500 | 23 Mar 2026 |
Sold prices on Barnwood Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Barnwood Close RG30 1BY | 18 May 2026 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57, Barnwood Close RG30 1BY | 23 Mar 2026 | £355,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Barnwood Close RG30 1BY | 5 Dec 2025 | £317,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Barnwood Close RG30 1BY | 11 Nov 2025 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Barnwood Close RG30 1BY | 19 Sep 2025 | £326,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 48, Barnwood Close RG30 1BY | 19 Sep 2025 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 5, 33, Barnwood Close RG30 1BY | 20 Dec 2024 | £162,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Barnwood Close RG30 1BY | 22 Aug 2023 | £326,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 47, Barnwood Close RG30 1BY | 17 Aug 2023 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 55, Barnwood Close RG30 1BY | 31 May 2023 | £302,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, Barnwood Close RG30 1BY | 18 Feb 2022 | £320,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Barnwood Close RG30 1BY | 30 Sep 2021 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 1, 33, Barnwood Close RG30 1BY | 9 Apr 2021 | £149,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 17, Barnwood Close RG30 1BY | 13 Mar 2020 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Barnwood Close RG30 1BY | 14 Feb 2020 | £290,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Barnwood Close RG30 1BY | 8 Jan 2019 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Garage 22, Barnwood Close | 26 Nov 2018 | £7,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 11, 33, Barnwood Close RG30 1BY | 4 Jun 2018 | £195,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 22, Barnwood Close RG30 1BY | 13 Apr 2018 | £225,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Barnwood Close RG30 1BY | 18 Jan 2018 | £278,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 8, 33, Barnwood Close RG30 1BY | 7 Sep 2016 | £198,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Barnwood Close | £278,000 (Jan 2018) → £320,000 (May 2026) | +15% over 8 yrs |
| 22, Barnwood Close | £225,000 (Apr 2018) → £300,000 (Jan 2019) | +33% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Barnwood Close
Crime
815 crimes were reported within about a mile of Barnwood Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 225 |
| Shoplifting | 161 |
| Other theft | 86 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 76 |
| Public order | 71 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 51 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Barnwood Close is in or near 6 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading Flood alert area
- River Thames at Reading and Caversham Flood warning area
- River Thames from Mapledurham to Sonning Flood alert area
- Properties closest to the River Thames from Scours Lane, Reading to Caversham Lakes Flood warning area
- River Kennet from Theale down to Reading Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Barnwood Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Road Community School 244 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Battle Primary Academy 456 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Civitas Academy 374 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| River Academy 373 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Edward's Prep 147 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Horizons Ap Academy 30 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 5–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| All Saints Junior School 99 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School 60 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Reading West station 0.3 mi · 5 min walk
- Reading station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Reading station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Ashmere Terrace (adj, Portman Road) 1 min walk
- Ashmere Terrace (opp, Portman Road) 2 min walk
- Portman Road Tesco (opp, Portman Road) 4 min walk
- Beresford Road (adj, Oxford Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Western Elms & Circuit Lane Surgeries
Western Elms Lodge, Western Elms Avenue, Reading · 0.2 mi - Chatham Street Surgery
121 Chatham Street, Reading · 0.5 mi - Grovelands Medical Centre
701 Oxford Road, Reading · 0.7 mi - Broad Street Health Centre
1St Floor, Broad St Hc, Reading · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 4 of 10 · Crime: decile 3 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 48.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 38.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,036 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 24.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 6.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,810 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in RG30
- Nightingale Way£285k
- Southcote Road£212k
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- Thirlmere Avenue£336k
- Southcote Lane£313k
- Oxford Road£193k
- Rodway Road£338k
- Branagh Court£213k
- Connaught Road£361k
- Norcot Road£443k
- Battle Square£278k
- Westcote Road£204k