What type of property is 5 Swift Close, HU16 4DQ?

5 Swift Close, HU16 4DQ is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Swift Close, HU16 4DQ?

5 Swift Close, HU16 4DQ last sold for £216,000 in October 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £215,000 in March 2012. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Swift Close, HU16 4DQ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 2012 and October 2016, 5 Swift Close, HU16 4DQ rose from £215,000 to £216,000, a change of £1,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Swift Close, HU16 4DQ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Swift Close, HU16 4DQ is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in May 2016. It has dropped from a B recorded in March 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Swift Close, HU16 4DQ?

5 Swift Close, HU16 4DQ has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft). That makes it about 28% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HU16 4DQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Swift Close, HU16 4DQ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Swift Close, HU16 4DQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Swift Close, HU16 4DQ?

5 Swift Close, HU16 4DQ is in council tax band D.

Where is 5 Swift Close, HU16 4DQ located?

5 Swift Close, HU16 4DQ sits in Cottingham. It falls within the HU16 postcode district.

Is 5 Swift Close, HU16 4DQ in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Swift Close, HU16 4DQ show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Swift Close, HU16 4DQ?

The closest primary school to 5 Swift Close, HU16 4DQ is Hallgate Primary School Cottingham (1.2km), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cottingham High School (1.7km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Swift Close, HU16 4DQ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Swift Close, HU16 4DQ is Cottingham Northgate, 1.1km away. The nearest rail option is Cottingham Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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5 Swift Close, Cottingham, HU16 4DQ

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Swift Close

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

5 Swift Close is a detached house in Cottingham (HU16 4DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Last sold in October 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. At 89 m² it's 28.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (124 m² median across 3 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £290,000 is 34.3% above the 2016 sale price.

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Energy

Energy performance

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 May 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2016

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2016from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromB81toC78

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

4%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Swift Close, Cottingham, HU16 4DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Swift Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across 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.

5 Swift Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£290,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.1% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£216,000

Growth on file: 0.1% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

20 October 2016Most recent
£216,000
-7.1%
27 July 2016
£232,500
+8.1%over 4 years
29 March 2012
£215,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in HU16 4DQ: £272,500 (2018–2012).

Nearby sales in HU16 4DQ

On the street

Versus other Swift Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Swift Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,427

Street avg £2,243

Strongly above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

10 years

Street avg 12 years

Below

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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 Cottingham district page.

Full Cottingham report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.1 km

Cottingham Northgate — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Hallgate Primary School Cottingham. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HU16 4DQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HU16 4DQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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