What type of property is 8 Battle Close, RG14 1QU?

8 Battle Close, RG14 1QU is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Battle Close, RG14 1QU last change hands?

8 Battle Close, RG14 1QU last sold for £239,000 in January 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £156,000 in February 2014. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Battle Close, RG14 1QU appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 2014 and January 2020, 8 Battle Close, RG14 1QU rose from £156,000 to £239,000, a change of £83,000. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Battle Close, RG14 1QU?

The current EPC rating for 8 Battle Close, RG14 1QU is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in November 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Battle Close, RG14 1QU?

8 Battle Close, RG14 1QU has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Battle Close, RG14 1QU heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Battle Close, RG14 1QU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 8 Battle Close, RG14 1QU?

8 Battle Close, RG14 1QU has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in March 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Battle Close, RG14 1QU?

8 Battle Close, RG14 1QU 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 8 Battle Close, RG14 1QU located?

8 Battle Close, RG14 1QU sits in Speen, Newbury, Newbury. It falls within the RG14 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Battle Close, RG14 1QU?

Police records around 8 Battle Close, RG14 1QU 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 8 Battle Close, RG14 1QU?

The closest primary school to 8 Battle Close, RG14 1QU is Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery (372m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Trinity School (1.7km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Battle Close, RG14 1QU?

The closest bus stop to 8 Battle Close, RG14 1QU is Battle Close, 45m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Battle Close, Speen, Newbury, RG14 1QU

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Battle Close

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

8 Battle Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Speen, Newbury, Newbury (RG14 1QU). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2013) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from November 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2017. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 76% of similar EPCs). Across 2014–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Sold January 2020 for £239,000.

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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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
ParkingYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

8 Battle Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Battle Close, Speen, Newbury, RG14 1QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Mar 2017
RenovationOutline
In report
Replacement of existing UPVC double glazed windows with like for like due to current windows failing. No structural openings will be altered.
New Windows
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
17/00498/CERTP
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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.

8 Battle Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£245,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£239,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

31 January 2020Most recent
£239,000
+2.6%over 2 years
24 September 2017
£233,000
+49.4%over 3 years
28 February 2014
£156,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in RG14 1QU: £188,500 (2022–1997).

Nearby sales in RG14 1QU

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On the street

Versus other Battle Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Battle Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 73 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

12/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Battle Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG14 1QU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

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