What type of property is 7 Giles Close, RG14 5JL?

7 Giles Close, RG14 5JL is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Giles Close, RG14 5JL?

The current EPC rating for 7 Giles Close, RG14 5JL is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Giles Close, RG14 5JL?

7 Giles Close, RG14 5JL has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Giles Close, RG14 5JL heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Giles Close, RG14 5JL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Giles Close, RG14 5JL?

7 Giles Close, RG14 5JL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 7 Giles Close, RG14 5JL located?

7 Giles Close, RG14 5JL sits in Newbury. It falls within the RG14 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 7 Giles Close, RG14 5JL?

Police records around 7 Giles Close, RG14 5JL 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 7 Giles Close, RG14 5JL?

The closest primary school to 7 Giles Close, RG14 5JL is St Nicolas C.E. Junior School (621m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Bartholomew's School (791m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 7 Giles Close, RG14 5JL?

The closest bus stop to 7 Giles Close, RG14 5JL is Footpath to Gloucester Road, 62m away. The nearest rail option is Newbury Rail Station, 722m away.

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7 Giles Close, Gloucester Road, Newbury, RG14 5JL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 7 Giles Close

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

7 Giles Close is a semi-detached house in Newbury (RG14 5JL). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2023) 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 August 2022. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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 2)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Aug 2022

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%67%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Giles Close, Gloucester Road, Newbury, RG14 5JL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Giles Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

9applications 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.

7 Giles Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£196,000

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.

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On the street

Versus other Giles Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 7 Giles Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

Above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 40 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£198k

1 Giles Close, Gloucester Road

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£201k

1 Clifton Road

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£204k

1 Bartholomew Street

RG14 5LL

£176k

1 Dyson Close

RG14 5QD

£174k

1 Blueberry Court, Oddfellows Road

RG14 5AX

£227k

1 Craven Court, 9 Craven Road

RG14 5NG

£168k

1 Grosvenor Lawn, Craven Road

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£234k

1 Heron House, Two Rivers Way

RG14 5UL

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Newbury district page.

Full Newbury report

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

Footpath to Gloucester Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Nicolas C.E. Junior School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG14 5JL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG14 5JL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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