12a, Berkeley Road, Newbury, RG14 5JE
About 12a
12a is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Newbury (RG14 5JE). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a basement.
Across 1999–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £397,000 sits 62% above the 2012 sale of £245,000. Last sold in December 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
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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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- BasementYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
12a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 12a
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
12a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.
£397,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 13 years.
£245,000
Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 13 years.
Sales timeline
4 December 2012Most recent
£245,000
+2.0%over 6 years7 September 2006
£240,150
+68.5%over 5 years14 December 2000
£142,500
+38.3%over 1 year14 December 1999
£103,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG14 5JE: £450,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in RG14 5JE
Everything we know about 12a, in one report
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 Berkeley Road homes
Price per m² for 12a lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,634
Street avg £3,789
Floor Area
93 m²
Street avg 106 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.3 t/year
Street avg 5.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
12/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Blenheim Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School. 18 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.0dB