18a, Berkeley Road, Newbury, RG14 5JE
About 18a
18a is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Newbury (RG14 5JE). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 42 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (42–187 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor.
Held since July 2009 — that's 17 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (95 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£551/sq ft) was about 125.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- StudyYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
18a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
18a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
9applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 18a
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.
£262,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£249,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
29 July 2009Most recent
£249,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG14 5JE: £450,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in RG14 5JE
Everything we know about 18a, 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
On price per m², 18a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£5,929
Street avg £3,077
Floor Area
42 m²
Street avg 70 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 3.6 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