139 HOME STRAIGHT
NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE RG14 7WW
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
138 m²
Council tax band
E
EPC rating
B
Last sold
£460,000 Mar 2023
Price per m²
£3,442/m²
Local average
£396,578 (+19.8%)
Street crime
64 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- 8 years remaining on the NHBC warranty
- Views across to the racecourse track
- Short walk to the railway station
- Landscaped garden
- Open-plan kitchen/diner
- Living room with Juliet balcony doors
- Master bedroom with en-suite
- Garage
- Driveway
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- ADSL copper wire
- Water
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Electric, Gas, Double glazing, Central
- Accessibility
- Step-free access, Level access, No wheelchair access
- Parking
- Garage, Off street
- Garden
- Yes
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
Description
A superb townhouse situated on the sought-after Newbury Racecourse development, featuring a spacious kitchen/diner, four bedrooms, and a living room with Juliet balcony doors. The property is within walking distance of the RAILWAY STATION.
DESCRIPTION
The accommodation comprises an open-plan kitchen/diner with a range of wall and base units finished in a neutral grey tone, along with built-in appliances and two sets of French doors leading to the garden. There is also a ground floor WC.
On the first floor, you'll find a spacious living room with Juliette balcony French doors, and a master bedroom featuring ample built-in storage and a smartly fitted en-suite shower room.
The second floor offers three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
OUTSIDE
To the rear of the property is a landscaped garden with an extended patio area, perfect for al fresco dining. A garage is located behind the property, along with driveway parking for one vehicle.
SERVICES AND MATERIAL INFORMATION
All mains services are connected.
Council tax band: E
Energy efficiency rating: B
As well as being home to Newbury Racecourse, the town itself offers a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities, as well as the award-winning Victoria Park which has excellent visitor facilities, and much historical interest nearby, at Donnington Castle and Highclere Castle (of Downton Abbey fame). There are plenty of stunning walking and cycling trails, including the tow path along the Kennet & Avon Canal which passes directly through the town centre. Newbury is the headquarters of Vodafone UK and offers a railway station on the direct line to London Paddington (fast train to Paddington has an approx. travel time of 41 minutes). There are also excellent road links via the A34 and M4 motorway, a convenient commute for those working in Reading, Oxford and Southampton.
Listed by
Newbury
Jones Robinson Estate Agents
Reference: 169934237
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: A
Inspection date: 16/03/2023
Expiry date: 15/03/2033
Current heating cost: £583/year
Potential heating cost: £587/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500
Recommendations
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Picture No. 15
EPC Graphs
EPC Rating Graph
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 24/03/2023 (3 years ago) | £460,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 HOME STRAIGHT, NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG14 7XA | £445,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 92 HOME STRAIGHT, NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG14 7XA | £447,000 | 16/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 191 HOME STRAIGHT, NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG14 7WW | £405,365 | 26/10/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 169 HOME STRAIGHT, NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG14 7WW | £377,369 | 23/03/2023 | Other |
| 92 HOME STRAIGHT, NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG14 7XA | £437,500 | 22/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 90 HOME STRAIGHT, NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG14 7XA | £489,000 | 22/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 36 FETLOCK DRIVE, NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG14 7WR | £507,500 | 06/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 25 FETLOCK DRIVE, NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG14 7WR | £183,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 HOME STRAIGHT, NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG14 7XA | £162,000 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 SPARKLER DRIVE, NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG14 7XQ | £423,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 88 HOME STRAIGHT, NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG14 7XA | £479,000 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 34 FAIRSTONE, NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG14 7WT | £519,500 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 86 HOME STRAIGHT, NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG14 7XA | £453,500 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 53 FETLOCK DRIVE, NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG14 7WR | £460,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 32 FAIRSTONE, NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG14 7WT | £510,000 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £391,367 (2 sales)
Area average: £424,308 (13 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): West Berkshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for West Berkshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Berkshire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Cherwell Valley: £1,446/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Fetlock Drive | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | West Berkshire Roastery | 0.4 miles |
| Bus stop | Home Straight | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre Gift Shop | 0.6 miles |
| Hospital | West Berkshire Community Hospital | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Newbury Racecourse | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Newbury | 1.5 miles |
| Hospital | Coronary Care Unit (CCU) and Cardiology Ward | 11.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total incidents | 64 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons Down Junior School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 13 Jul 2017 |
| Parsons Down Infant School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 3 Feb 2019 |
| Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 3 Jul 2022 |
| Engaging Potential | Other | 0.9 miles | Good — 13 Jan 2022 |
| The Willows Primary School | Primary | 1.3 miles | Good — 26 Jan 2022 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).