What kind of home is 1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, RG14 7GG?

1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, RG14 7GG is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, RG14 7GG last change hands?

1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, RG14 7GG last sold for £265,000 in May 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £199,000 in July 2014, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, RG14 7GG?

Across 2 sales between July 2014 and May 2018, 1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, RG14 7GG rose from £199,000 to £265,000, a change of £66,000. That works out to roughly +7.8% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, RG14 7GG?

The current EPC rating for 1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, RG14 7GG is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, RG14 7GG?

1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, RG14 7GG has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG14 7GG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, RG14 7GG use?

The latest EPC at 1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, RG14 7GG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, RG14 7GG have?

The only planning records linked to 1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, RG14 7GG are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, RG14 7GG?

1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, RG14 7GG is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, RG14 7GG in?

1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, RG14 7GG sits in Newbury. It falls within the RG14 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, RG14 7GG?

Police records around 1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, RG14 7GG 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 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, RG14 7GG?

The closest primary school to 1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, RG14 7GG is The Willows Primary School (834m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Bartholomew's School (1.5km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, RG14 7GG?

The closest bus stop to 1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, RG14 7GG is Rondetto Avenue, 163m away. The nearest rail option is Newbury Racecourse Rail Station, 348m away.

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1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, Newbury, RG14 7GG

Extendable1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Carruthers Court

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

1 Carruthers Court is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Newbury (RG14 7GG). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band D. At 71 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 5 units on EPC record in 1 Carruthers Court, where floor areas span 70–104 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (79 versus a best of 86). Other recorded features include a balcony. Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. 8 years since the last transfer (May 2018). Across 2014–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £296,000 is 11.7% above the 2018 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2019.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated
BalconyYes

Building

ConciergeYes
Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Carruthers Court sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromB83toC79

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, Newbury, RG14 7GG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

May 2019
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Ash (T1) - pollard to c.8m due to basal decay with upper crown. High risk of failure.Beech (T2) crown lift one branch overhanging sreet light to prevent branch interfering with light.x2 Yew (G4) - cut back branches overhanging access road to kerbside up to a height of c.4.5 m to prevnt obstructing vehicles.Beech T13 - reduce secondary limb by c.5cmsdue to reduce weight on poor fusion of this bough with trunk.Beech (T14) - Remove lowest branch on south side of crown due to extensive decay in the branch.Beech (T15) - Remove branch touching street light, to prevent damage.Oak (T23) - Remove Deadwood.Oak (T24) - Reduce to monolith for wildlife.Holly (T26) - Tip lift to c.2.2m to allow gardeners to access
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
19/01065/TPC
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What's in 1 Carruthers Court, Racecourse Road, Newbury, RG14 7GG's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£296,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£265,000

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

22 May 2018Most recent
£265,000
+33.2%over 3 years
23 July 2014
£199,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG14 7GG: £405,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in RG14 7GG

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On the street

Versus other Racecourse Road homes

Four headline reads against 49 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Carruthers Court lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,732

Street avg £3,543

Above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.0 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Rondetto Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

The Willows Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG14 7GG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG14 7GG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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