Sayers Close Newbury, West Berkshire
56 addresses across 2 postcodes (RG14), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26901643.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £320,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 49 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 39, D: 9).
- Flood: 8 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in West Berkshire costs £2,505 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 350 m away, and Stroud Green (8.4 hectares) is about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 120 to 122 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 56 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Eastfield House Surgery, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 108 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £322,200 | £322,200 | £322,200 |
| 2021 | 3 | £300,000 | £275,000 | £325,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £295,500 | £263,500 | £327,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £173,000 | £173,000 | £173,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £164,500 | £163,000 | £166,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £147,000 | £119,000 | £175,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £166,000 | £166,000 | £166,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | 26 RG14 7UU | Semi-detached | £320,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2023 | 42 RG14 7UU | Semi-detached | £320,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2022 | 28 RG14 7UU | Semi-detached | £322,200 | |
| 6 Dec 2021 | 9 RG14 7UU | Terraced | £325,000 | |
| 3 Dec 2021 | 31 RG14 7UU | Semi-detached | £185,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Apr 2021 | 43 RG14 7UU | Terraced | £300,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2021 | 40 RG14 7UU | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2017 | 24 RG14 7UU | Semi-detached | £327,500 | |
| 14 Jun 2017 | 28 RG14 7UU | Semi-detached | £263,500 | |
| 21 Nov 2014 | 43 RG14 7UU | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2013 | 27 RG14 7UU | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2012 | 40 RG14 7UU | Semi-detached | £173,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2011 | 9 RG14 7UU | Terraced | £163,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2011 | 2 RG14 7UU | Semi-detached | £166,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2010 | 34 RG14 7UU | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2009 | 28 RG14 7UU | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2009 | 17 RG14 7UU | Terraced | £119,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2008 | 26 RG14 7UU | Semi-detached | £166,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2007 | 24 RG14 7UU | Semi-detached | £179,000 | |
| 20 May 2005 | 2 RG14 7UU | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2003 | 43 RG14 7UU | Terraced | £148,100 | |
| 15 Jul 2003 | 40 RG14 7UU | Semi-detached | £134,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2002 | 24 RG14 7UU | Semi-detached | £135,500 | |
| 31 May 2002 | 21 RG14 7UU | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2001 | 43 RG14 7UU | Terraced | £124,950 | |
| 31 Aug 1999 | 24 RG14 7UU | Semi-detached | £36,960 | |
| 4 Nov 1997 | 27 RG14 7UU | Terraced | £48,000 |
Energy performance certificates
49 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 59 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (18); House, semi-detached (18); House, mid-terrace (13). Built: 1983-1990 (22); 1991-1995 (11); 1967-1975 (7). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (29); rented (social) (14); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (15 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in West Berkshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,505 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,670 | £1,949 | £2,227 | £2,505 | £3,062 | £3,619 | £4,176 | £5,011 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (56% of about 750 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land adjoining The Phoenix Centre, Newtown Road, Newbury, RG14 7EB: up to 18 homes, pending decision (570 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RG14 7UU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG14 7UR | not in 2 or 3 | 6 / 2 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 56 addresses are between 120 m and 122 m above sea level (121 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG14 7UR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG14 7UU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newbury Racecourse 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Newbury 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Thatcham 465,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Nightingales Greenham | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Newbury Wharf | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Premier Inn Newbury Town Centre South (A339) Car Park | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 18 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 48.7 km (30 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 60.1 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eastfield House Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Baldevs Dental Care | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | West Berkshire Community Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Newbury Police Station | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | The Southern Co-operative Newbury Pound Street | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,150 m² | 350 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Stroud Green 8.4 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | John W Mello Playing Field 1.5 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,000 m² | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 9.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St. Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 770 m (0.5 miles) east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St. Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Sandleford Priory | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Cruise missile shelter complex, Greenham Common Airbase | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Litten Chapel | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Deserted medieval town of Newtown | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Battle of Newbury 1643 | Registered battlefield | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Shaw House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| West Wood | Wood | 490 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Brown's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Drayton's Gully | Valley | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Greenham | Island | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Peaked Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| The Marsh | Wetland | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 55 | 56 |
1 of the street's 56 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for West Berkshire: see them on the West Berkshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 140 m | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Newbury College | 16 plus | 14–99 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School Church of England | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Highwood Copse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Nicolas C.E. Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Bartholomew's School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| John Rankin Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| John Rankin Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenham Court Stores RG14 7UL | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Costa RG14 7HU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods RG14 7HU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd RG14 7HU | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2016 |
| Starbucks Coffee Company RG14 7HU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Dimensions RG19 8EX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 4 Good | 29 Mar 2012 |
| Sports Direct RG14 7HU | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Lidl RG14 7HU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Home Bargains RG14 7HU | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2022 |
| Currys RG14 7HU | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| McDonald's RG14 7HU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Ben Heath RG14 7SJ | Farmers/growers | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Horseshoe End (30); On or near The Nightingales (27); On or near Christie Heights (24); On or near Austen Gardens (18); On or near Wallis Gardens (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 45% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, end-terrace (lodged 15 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Wallis Gardens · Equine Way · Bronte Rise · The Halters · Christie Heights · Austen Gardens · Austen Gardens · Olive End · Horseshoe End · Old Monkey Lane · Cow Leaze Croft · Hook Close
All the streets in RG14 and across West Berkshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.