What kind of home is 5 Cowslade, RG14 1UP?

5 Cowslade, RG14 1UP is a 4-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Cowslade, RG14 1UP last change hands?

5 Cowslade, RG14 1UP last sold for £412,000 in March 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Cowslade, RG14 1UP?

The current EPC rating for 5 Cowslade, RG14 1UP is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in December 2017. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Cowslade, RG14 1UP?

5 Cowslade, RG14 1UP has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (1,184 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG14 1UP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Cowslade, RG14 1UP use?

The latest EPC at 5 Cowslade, RG14 1UP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 5 Cowslade, RG14 1UP have?

The only planning records linked to 5 Cowslade, RG14 1UP are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Cowslade, RG14 1UP?

5 Cowslade, RG14 1UP is in council tax band E.

Which area is 5 Cowslade, RG14 1UP in?

5 Cowslade, RG14 1UP sits in Speen, Newbury, Newbury. It falls within the RG14 postcode district.

Is 5 Cowslade, RG14 1UP in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Cowslade, RG14 1UP 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 5 Cowslade, RG14 1UP?

The closest primary school to 5 Cowslade, RG14 1UP is Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery (437m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Trinity School (1.6km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Cowslade, RG14 1UP?

The closest bus stop to 5 Cowslade, RG14 1UP is Sutton Road, 55m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Cowslade, Speen, Newbury, RG14 1UP

6 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

110 m²

1184 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Cowslade

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

5 Cowslade is a four-bedroom detached house in Speen, Newbury, Newbury (RG14 1UP). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2017) shows a C (score 72). The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

6 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). 8 years since the last transfer (March 2018). Today's modelled estimate of £535,000 is 29.9% above the 2018 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes
Corner plotYes
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.

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Cowslade, Speen, Newbury, RG14 1UP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 5 Cowslade is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

Sept 2025
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Due to poor shape of canopy and due to proximity of wall and properties on Kersey Crescent. Reduce height and spread of hornbeam tree (T1) by approx 6 metres leaving cuts of approx 70mm in diameter. Leaving a finished height of approx 14 metres. Inprove overall form and canopy shape.
Council
595
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
25/02114/TPW
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Oct 2022
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T1 - Hornbeam: Reduce height and spread by approx 4m leaving cuts approx 80mm in diameter. Leaving finishing height of tree at approx 14m. Improve overall form and canopy shape.
Council
595
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
22/02292/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.

5 Cowslade valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£535,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£412,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 March 2018Most recent
£412,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in RG14 1UP: £374,975 (2021–2009).

Nearby sales in RG14 1UP

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On the street

Versus other Cowslade homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 5 Cowslade runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,745

Street avg £3,536

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Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Above

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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

Sutton Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 1UP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG14 1UP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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