What type of property is 4 Abbey Close, RG14 7QX?

4 Abbey Close, RG14 7QX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 4 Abbey Close, RG14 7QX sell for?

4 Abbey Close, RG14 7QX last sold for £330,000 in May 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £89,950 in October 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 4 Abbey Close, RG14 7QX?

Across 5 sales between October 1997 and May 2017, 4 Abbey Close, RG14 7QX rose from £89,950 to £330,000, a change of £240,050. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Abbey Close, RG14 7QX?

The current EPC rating for 4 Abbey Close, RG14 7QX is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Abbey Close, RG14 7QX?

4 Abbey Close, RG14 7QX has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG14 7QX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Abbey Close, RG14 7QX heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Abbey Close, RG14 7QX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Abbey Close, RG14 7QX?

4 Abbey Close, RG14 7QX is in council tax band D.

Where is 4 Abbey Close, RG14 7QX located?

4 Abbey Close, RG14 7QX sits in Newbury. It falls within the RG14 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Abbey Close, RG14 7QX?

Police records around 4 Abbey Close, RG14 7QX 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 4 Abbey Close, RG14 7QX?

The closest primary school to 4 Abbey Close, RG14 7QX is St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School (356m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Bartholomew's School (746m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Abbey Close, RG14 7QX?

The closest bus stop to 4 Abbey Close, RG14 7QX is Friars Road, 169m away. The nearest rail option is Newbury Rail Station, 874m away.

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4 Abbey Close, Newbury, RG14 7QX

Extendable5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Abbey Close

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

4 Abbey Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Newbury (RG14 7QX). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Last sold in May 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1997–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £405,000 is 22.7% above the 2017 sale price.

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Valuation

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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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromE50toD68

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%64%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Abbey Close, Newbury, RG14 7QX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Abbey Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

4 Abbey Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£405,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£330,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

11 May 2017Most recent
£330,000
+38.7%over 4 years
5 July 2012
£238,000
+3.5%over 2 years
14 December 2009
£229,950
+21.0%over 3 years
29 June 2006
£190,000
+111.2%over 8 years
9 October 1997
£89,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG14 7QX: £435,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in RG14 7QX

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On the street

Versus other Abbey Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 4 Abbey Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,976

Street avg £4,007

On par

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Friars Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

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

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG14 7QX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

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60 dB

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Common questions

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