When did 72a, West Street, RG14 1BD last change hands?

72a, West Street, RG14 1BD last sold for £168,000 in October 2007, around 19 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £47,500 in September 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 72a, West Street, RG14 1BD appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between September 1995 and October 2007, 72a, West Street, RG14 1BD rose from £47,500 to £168,000, a change of £120,500. That works out to roughly +11% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 72a, West Street, RG14 1BD?

72a, West Street, RG14 1BD is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 72a, West Street, RG14 1BD located?

72a, West Street, RG14 1BD sits in Newbury. It falls within the RG14 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 72a, West Street, RG14 1BD?

Police records around 72a, West Street, RG14 1BD show an average of 12 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (12% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 72a, West Street, RG14 1BD?

The closest primary school to 72a, West Street, RG14 1BD is Speenhamland School (409m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Trinity School (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 72a, West Street, RG14 1BD?

The closest bus stop to 72a, West Street, RG14 1BD is Oxford Street, 263m away. The nearest bus option is Newbury Wharf, 519m away.

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72a, West Street, Newbury, RG14 1BD

5 sales on record

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 72a

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

72a is a two-bedroom property in Newbury (RG14 1BD). It has council tax band B.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in October 2007. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1995–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 11% per year.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 72a, West Street, Newbury, RG14 1BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

72a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

72a has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Last sold (2007)

£168,000

Growth on file: 11.0% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2007Most recent
£168,000
+15.9%over 1 year
12 April 2006
£145,000
+9.4%over 1 year
4 March 2005
£132,500
+44.8%over 4 years
25 May 2000
£91,500
+92.6%over 4 years
21 September 1995
£47,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG14 1BD: £241,500 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in RG14 1BD

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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 Newbury district page.

Full Newbury report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

12/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Oxford Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Speenhamland School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG14 1BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG14 1BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

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