86 Northcroft Lane, Newbury, RG14 1BN
About 86 Northcroft Lane
86 Northcroft Lane is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Newbury (RG14 1BN). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include notable views.
Across 1996–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£338/sq ft) was about 46.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £200,000.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- TenureFreehold
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
Wall insulation upgraded
Planning history
86 Northcroft Lane has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 86 Northcroft Lane
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Price for 86 Northcroft Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.
£218,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 28 years.
£200,000
Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 28 years.
Sales timeline
28 September 2023Most recent
£200,000
+42.9%over 13 years1 July 2010
£140,000
+2.9%over 4 years13 January 2006
£136,000
+11.0%over 2 years16 January 2003
£122,500
+88.5%over 4 years23 July 1998
£65,000
+30.0%over 2 years19 January 1996
£50,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG14 1BN: £260,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in RG14 1BN
Everything we know about 86 Northcroft Lane, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Northcroft Lane homes
EPC Rating for 86 Northcroft Lane lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,636
Street avg £3,228
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 46 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
12/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.4 km
Kennet Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Speenhamland School. 18 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.4dB