2 Larch Close, Speen, Newbury, RG14 1UY
About 2 Larch Close
2 Larch Close is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Speen, Newbury, Newbury (RG14 1UY). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1983-1990. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Across 2011–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £600,000 is 32.7% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£382/sq ft) was about 38.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in June 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2003.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageDouble
- Cul-de-sacYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
- Oct 2003ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Single storey
First floor extension to provide additional bedroom accomodation and en-suite
- Documents
- 2 docs on file
- Reference
- 03/01779/HOUSE
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
2 Larch Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£600,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 4 years.
£452,000
Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 4 years.
Sales timeline
1 June 2015Most recent
£452,000
+29.2%over 3 years24 August 2011
£349,950
Median price across the last 4 sales in RG14 1UY: £243,500 (2014–1997).
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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 Larch Close homes
EPC Rating
67 (D)
Street avg 66 (D)
Floor Area
110 m²
Street avg 93 m²
CO₂ Emissions
4.1 t/year
Street avg 3.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
12/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Sutton Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery. 13 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.4dB