Bear Cottage, Thatcham
Bear Cottage, Thatcham
Description & Estimates
The public record describes Bear Cottage, Thatcham as a period house with 904 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 342 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Bear Cottage, Thatcham has an estimated sale value of £562,909 and an estimated rental value of £1,637 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Gladstone Lane, Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 lies within the RG18 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Bear Cottage, Thatcham has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2012.
We combine this information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Bear Cottage, Thatcham would be worth £591,055, with a potential rental value of £1,719 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £523,506, with a rental value of £1,522 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of Bear Cottage, Thatcham has decreased by £11,769 (2.1%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £58 (3.5%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 3.5%.
Plot Size
Bear Cottage, Thatcham occupies a 342 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 15 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 15th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Bear Cottage, Thatcham has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 12 Apr 2012.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas.
Sold Prices
Bear Cottage, Thatcham last changed hands on 15th December 2006, selling for £353,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
- Sold Dec 2006£353,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 1.6 kilometres of Bear Cottage, Thatcham across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Cedar Haven, St. Gabriels Farm, The Ridge, Thatcham, RG18 9HT, a freehold house, sold at £450,000 on the 30th April 2025.
Read more about house prices in RG18.
- Sold Apr 2025£450,000 | 3 Bed HouseSt. Gabriels Farm, The RidgeCedar Haven, St. Gabriels Farm, The Ridge, Thatcham, RG18 9HT
- Sold Mar 2016£415,000 | 3 Bed HouseStrouds Meadow18, Strouds Meadow, Thatcham, RG18 9PQ
- Sold Jan 2014£302,000 | 3 Bed HouseStrouds Meadow6, Strouds Meadow, Thatcham, RG18 9PQ
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks Bear Cottage, Thatcham as the 12th largest and the 12th most expensive of the 15 addresses on Gladstone Lane, Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18.
Against the RG18 postcode district average, it is £94k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mCold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School
- 500mSt Finian's Catholic Primary School
- 1.6kmWhitelands Park Primary School
- 2.7kmKennet School
- 4.0kmTrinity School
- 5.9kmSt Bartholomew's School
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Public Transport Nearby
Thatcham station is the nearest stop to Bear Cottage, Thatcham at 3.6 kilometres away.
- 3.6kmThatcham
- 4.2kmNewbury Racecourse
- 5.1kmNewbury
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
