What kind of home is 1 Essex Place, RG14 1RF?

1 Essex Place, RG14 1RF is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 1 Essex Place, RG14 1RF last change hands?

1 Essex Place, RG14 1RF last sold for £325,000 in January 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £80,000 in November 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Essex Place, RG14 1RF changed over time?

Across 5 sales between November 1997 and January 2024, 1 Essex Place, RG14 1RF rose from £80,000 to £325,000, a change of £245,000. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Essex Place, RG14 1RF have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Essex Place, RG14 1RF is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Essex Place, RG14 1RF?

1 Essex Place, RG14 1RF has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG14 1RF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Essex Place, RG14 1RF use?

The latest EPC at 1 Essex Place, RG14 1RF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 1 Essex Place, RG14 1RF in?

1 Essex Place, RG14 1RF sits in Speen, Newbury, Newbury. It falls within the RG14 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Essex Place, RG14 1RF?

Police records around 1 Essex Place, RG14 1RF 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 1 Essex Place, RG14 1RF?

The closest primary school to 1 Essex Place, RG14 1RF is Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery (819m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Trinity School (2.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Essex Place, RG14 1RF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Essex Place, RG14 1RF is Hare and Hounds, 126m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Essex Place, Bath Road, Speen, Newbury, RG14 1RF

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Essex Place

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

1 Essex Place is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Speen, Newbury, Newbury (RG14 1RF). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2019 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump.

Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£702/sq ft) was about 214.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2024 for £325,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Apr 2019

EPC improved fromE47toD56

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Essex Place, Bath Road, Speen, Newbury, RG14 1RF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Essex Place 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.

Latest sale on 1 Essex Place was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£325,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£325,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

25 January 2024Most recent
£325,000
+17.3%over 4 years
7 July 2019
£277,000
+49.7%over 14 years
30 May 2005
£185,000
+76.2%over 5 years
27 April 2000
£105,000
+31.3%over 2 years
21 November 1997
£80,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG14 1RF: £135,000 (2021–1998).

Nearby sales in RG14 1RF

3 Essex Place, Bath Road, Speen, Newbury, RG14 1RF
Sold May 2021
£260,000

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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

Hare and Hounds — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG14 1RF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.2dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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