What kind of home is 4 Benett Gardens, RG14 1PW?

4 Benett Gardens, RG14 1PW is a 6-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Benett Gardens, RG14 1PW?

4 Benett Gardens, RG14 1PW last sold for £712,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £550,000 in December 2005, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Benett Gardens, RG14 1PW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2005 and July 2023, 4 Benett Gardens, RG14 1PW rose from £550,000 to £712,000, a change of £162,000. That works out to roughly +1.5% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Benett Gardens, RG14 1PW?

The current EPC rating for 4 Benett Gardens, RG14 1PW is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Benett Gardens, RG14 1PW?

4 Benett Gardens, RG14 1PW has a recorded floor area of 213 m² (2,293 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Benett Gardens, RG14 1PW use?

The latest EPC at 4 Benett Gardens, RG14 1PW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 4 Benett Gardens, RG14 1PW?

The only planning records linked to 4 Benett Gardens, RG14 1PW are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Benett Gardens, RG14 1PW?

4 Benett Gardens, RG14 1PW is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 4 Benett Gardens, RG14 1PW in?

4 Benett Gardens, RG14 1PW sits in Shaw, Newbury, Newbury. It falls within the RG14 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4 Benett Gardens, RG14 1PW?

Police records around 4 Benett Gardens, RG14 1PW 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.

What schools are near 4 Benett Gardens, RG14 1PW?

The closest primary school to 4 Benett Gardens, RG14 1PW is Speenhamland School (305m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Trinity School (843m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4 Benett Gardens, RG14 1PW?

The closest bus stop to 4 Benett Gardens, RG14 1PW is Donnington Square, 110m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Benett Gardens, Shaw, Newbury, RG14 1PW

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

213 m²

2293 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Benett Gardens

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

4 Benett Gardens is a six-bedroom detached house in Shaw, Newbury, Newbury (RG14 1PW). It has a recorded floor area of 213 m² (around 2293 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2005–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £842,000 is 18.3% above the 2023 sale price. 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Last sale on file: £712,000 in July 2023.

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms6
Bathrooms2
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble, Detached

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Apr 2009

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

80%4%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2025from Jun 2022

EPC improved fromD64toC77

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

4%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Benett Gardens, Shaw, Newbury, RG14 1PW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 4 Benett Gardens is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

Sept 2024
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Lime - rear garden - reduce west side of canopy where encroaching over roof by 2.5 meters back to suitable growth points and remove major deadwood
Council
263
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
24/02009/TPW
View planning record
Apr 2021
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T4(Oak) - 20% crown reduction, current height approx 20m, to remove around 200-250cm from the ends of the branches leaving balanced, natural looking trees as marked in red on the attached images (T4-1 T4-2)T5(Lime) - Remove deadwood and crossing branches.
Council
263
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
21/00103/TPW
View planning record

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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.

4 Benett Gardens's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£842,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.5% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£712,000

Growth on file: 1.5% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

10 July 2023Most recent
£712,000
+29.5%over 17 years
13 December 2005
£550,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in RG14 1PW: £483,000 (2006–2002).

Nearby sales in RG14 1PW

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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.

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Crime

12/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Donnington Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Speenhamland School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG14 1PW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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