When did 1 Baysmead, Old Newtown Road, RG14 7DE last change hands?

1 Baysmead, Old Newtown Road, RG14 7DE last sold for £265,000 in August 1998, around 28 years ago. Before that, it sold for £60,000 in November 1996, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Baysmead, Old Newtown Road, RG14 7DE?

Across 2 sales between November 1996 and August 1998, 1 Baysmead, Old Newtown Road, RG14 7DE rose from £60,000 to £265,000, a change of £205,000. That works out to roughly +133.7% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Are there any planning records for 1 Baysmead, Old Newtown Road, RG14 7DE?

1 Baysmead, Old Newtown Road, RG14 7DE has council approval for an extension granted in August 2005 under ref. 05/01322/HOUSE. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Baysmead, Old Newtown Road, RG14 7DE?

1 Baysmead, Old Newtown Road, RG14 7DE is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Baysmead, Old Newtown Road, RG14 7DE in?

1 Baysmead, Old Newtown Road, RG14 7DE sits in Newbury. It falls within the RG14 postcode district.

Is 1 Baysmead, Old Newtown Road, RG14 7DE in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Baysmead, Old Newtown Road, RG14 7DE 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 1 Baysmead, Old Newtown Road, RG14 7DE?

The closest primary school to 1 Baysmead, Old Newtown Road, RG14 7DE is St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School (22m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Bartholomew's School (392m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Baysmead, Old Newtown Road, RG14 7DE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Baysmead, Old Newtown Road, RG14 7DE is Priory Road, 92m away. The nearest rail option is Newbury Rail Station, 686m away.

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1 Baysmead, Old Newtown Road, Newbury, RG14 7DE

1 planning record

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 1 Baysmead

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

1 Baysmead is a property in Newbury (RG14 7DE). It has council tax band F.

It hasn't traded since August 1998, a hold of 28 years that's notably long for the area. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2005. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–1998, sale prices on this property compounded at 133.7% per year.

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Trends

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Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Baysmead, Old Newtown Road, Newbury, RG14 7DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Baysmead has an approved extension on the planning record.

Aug 2005
ConservatoryFull
In report
Conservatory
Extension
Reference
05/01322/HOUSE
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What's in 1 Baysmead, Old Newtown Road, Newbury, RG14 7DE's planning history?

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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.

Price for 1 Baysmead has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Last sold (1998)

£265,000

Growth on file: 133.7% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

20 August 1998Most recent
£265,000
+341.7%over 1 year
19 November 1996
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG14 7DE: £531,000 (2025–2020).

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Area

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Crime

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Nearest stop

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Priory Road — bus stop.

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St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School. 18 schools nearby.

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53.1dB

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Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

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