What kind of home is 3 Highwood Cottage, Shawdene, RG14 3AJ?

3 Highwood Cottage, Shawdene, RG14 3AJ is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Highwood Cottage, Shawdene, RG14 3AJ?

The current EPC rating for 3 Highwood Cottage, Shawdene, RG14 3AJ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Highwood Cottage, Shawdene, RG14 3AJ?

3 Highwood Cottage, Shawdene, RG14 3AJ has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Highwood Cottage, Shawdene, RG14 3AJ use?

The latest EPC at 3 Highwood Cottage, Shawdene, RG14 3AJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Highwood Cottage, Shawdene, RG14 3AJ?

3 Highwood Cottage, Shawdene, RG14 3AJ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 3 Highwood Cottage, Shawdene, RG14 3AJ in?

3 Highwood Cottage, Shawdene, RG14 3AJ sits in Donnington, Newbury, Newbury. It falls within the RG14 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Highwood Cottage, Shawdene, RG14 3AJ?

Police records around 3 Highwood Cottage, Shawdene, RG14 3AJ 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 3 Highwood Cottage, Shawdene, RG14 3AJ?

The closest primary school to 3 Highwood Cottage, Shawdene, RG14 3AJ is Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School (1.1km), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Trinity School (1.3km).

What transport links are near 3 Highwood Cottage, Shawdene, RG14 3AJ?

The closest bus stop to 3 Highwood Cottage, Shawdene, RG14 3AJ is Donnington Holt, 640m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Highwood Cottage, Shawdene, Donnington, Newbury, RG14 3AJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Highwood Cottage

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

3 Highwood Cottage is a semi-detached house in Donnington, Newbury, Newbury (RG14 3AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 122), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 3)

Jul 2018

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2018from Feb 2013

Low Energy Lighting

0%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2018from Jun 2018

EPC improved fromF24toD67

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Highwood Cottage, Shawdene, Donnington, Newbury, RG14 3AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Highwood Cottage has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications 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.

3 Highwood Cottage has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£238,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 1 sales in RG14 3AJ: £350,000 (2014–2014).

Nearby sales in RG14 3AJ

Oakrow Cottage, Shawdene, Donnington, Newbury, RG14 3AJ
Sold Apr 2014
£350,000

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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

0.6 km

Donnington Holt — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG14 3AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG14 3AJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

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