Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
28a, John Street, Swindon, SN1 1RT
Estimated value
£139,000
- Since the 2022 sale (£305,000)-54%
Newest record on this page: June 2022. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
41 m²
441 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£139,000
- Against its 2022 sale (£305,000)-54%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 28a is modelled from its 41 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in SN1 1RT. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
41 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2019
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2022
Recent sales in SN1 1RT
No recent sales of other homes in the postcode
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: June 2022 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.
Sales timeline
16 June 2022Most recent
£305,000
+8.9%over 5 years5 June 2017
£280,000
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 28a, John Street, Swindon, SN1 1RT. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 28a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
28a is a semi-detached house in Swindon (SN1 1RT). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).
Across 2017–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £139,000 is 54.4% below the 2022 sale of £305,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. Most recent transfer: June 2022 at £305,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 26 March 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2019from Jan 2009
EPC improved fromF34toD60
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating Controls
ManualProg + TRVs
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Low Energy Lighting
80%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 28a, John Street, Swindon, SN1 1RT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
28a has no planning applications on record.
13
But the area is active
13 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other John Street homes
Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
28a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
60 (D)
Street avg 53 (E)
Floor Area
41 m²
Street avg 45 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 0.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Swindon district page.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
380/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Fleming Way — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
UTC Swindon. 33 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- UTC SwindonSecondary558m
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary703m
- Robert Le Kyng Primary SchoolPrimary943m
- Drove Primary SchoolPrimary996m
Nearest stops
- Fleming WayBus stop108m
- Fleming WayBus stop138m
- Catherine StreetBus stop158m
- Sheppard StreetBus stop197m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,179 reports34%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,332 reports21%
- Shoplifting636 reports10%
- Public Order534 reports8%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN1 1RT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.9dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Mid 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 28a is modelled from its 41 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in SN1 1RT. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 28a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 28a was lodged in March 2019 at band D and is valid until March 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 28a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 17 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 33 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from SN1 1RT, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 28a is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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