What did Pillarbox Cottage, RG14 3BN sell for?

Pillarbox Cottage, RG14 3BN last sold for £249,000 in January 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £113,500 in July 1995, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Pillarbox Cottage, RG14 3BN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1995 and January 2002, Pillarbox Cottage, RG14 3BN rose from £113,500 to £249,000, a change of £135,500. That works out to roughly +12.8% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Are there any planning records for Pillarbox Cottage, RG14 3BN?

Pillarbox Cottage, RG14 3BN has council approval for two-storey side and rear extension granted in July 2003 under ref. 03/00932/HOUSE. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is Pillarbox Cottage, RG14 3BN located?

Pillarbox Cottage, RG14 3BN sits in Snelsmore Common, Newbury, Newbury. It falls within the RG14 postcode district.

Is Pillarbox Cottage, RG14 3BN in a safe area?

Police records around Pillarbox Cottage, RG14 3BN 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 Pillarbox Cottage, RG14 3BN?

The closest primary school to Pillarbox Cottage, RG14 3BN is Chieveley Primary School (2.3km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is Pillarbox Cottage, RG14 3BN?

The closest bus stop to Pillarbox Cottage, RG14 3BN is Arlington Lane, 368m away. In total there are 26 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Overview

About Pillarbox Cottage

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Pillarbox Cottage is a property in Snelsmore Common, Newbury, Newbury (RG14 3BN).

It hasn't traded since January 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.8% per year.

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Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Pillarbox Cottage, Snelsmore Common, Newbury, RG14 3BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side and rear extension at Pillarbox Cottage.

Feb 2011
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey
Proposed first floor over existing ground floor extension, minor internal alterations and introduction of two velux roof lights over the existing landing/stairs.
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
10/02871/HOUSE
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Jul 2003
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property
Two Storey side and rear extension
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
03/00932/HOUSE
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Sales history & valuation

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Pillarbox Cottage has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.

Last sold (2002)

£249,000

Growth on file: 12.8% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

23 January 2002Most recent
£249,000
+119.4%over 6 years
20 July 1995
£113,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG14 3BN: £606,000 (2023–1995).

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Area

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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

12/mo

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Nearest stop

0.4 km

Arlington Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

2.3 km

Chieveley Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for RG14 3BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

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