What kind of home is 68 Amber Court, Colbourne Street, SN1 2HB?

68 Amber Court, Colbourne Street, SN1 2HB is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 68 Amber Court, Colbourne Street, SN1 2HB last change hands?

68 Amber Court, Colbourne Street, SN1 2HB last sold for £100,500 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 68 Amber Court, Colbourne Street, SN1 2HB?

The current EPC rating for 68 Amber Court, Colbourne Street, SN1 2HB is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2011 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 68 Amber Court, Colbourne Street, SN1 2HB?

68 Amber Court, Colbourne Street, SN1 2HB has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (420 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 68 Amber Court, Colbourne Street, SN1 2HB use?

The latest EPC at 68 Amber Court, Colbourne Street, SN1 2HB records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 68 Amber Court, Colbourne Street, SN1 2HB?

68 Amber Court, Colbourne Street, SN1 2HB is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 68 Amber Court, Colbourne Street, SN1 2HB in?

68 Amber Court, Colbourne Street, SN1 2HB sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN1 postcode district.

Is 68 Amber Court, Colbourne Street, SN1 2HB in a safe area?

Police records around 68 Amber Court, Colbourne Street, SN1 2HB show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 51% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (156% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 68 Amber Court, Colbourne Street, SN1 2HB?

The closest primary school to 68 Amber Court, Colbourne Street, SN1 2HB is Drove Primary School (655m), one of 33 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Joseph's Catholic College (757m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 68 Amber Court, Colbourne Street, SN1 2HB?

The closest bus stop to 68 Amber Court, Colbourne Street, SN1 2HB is County Road Corner, 97m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 728m away.

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68 Amber Court, Colbourne Street, Swindon, SN1 2HB

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 03

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

39 m²

420 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 68 Amber Court

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

68 Amber Court is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Swindon (SN1 2HB). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in December 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. At 39 m² this is the 27th smallest of 60 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–2801 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 60 units on file.

A recent sale: £100,500 in February 2025. Today's modelled estimate of £111,000 is 10.4% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£239/sq ft) was about 33% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Dec 2011

EPC improved fromE49toD61

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

17%43%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2023from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromD61toC70

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th century3rd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 68 Amber Court, Colbourne Street, Swindon, SN1 2HB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

68 Amber Court has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

15 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

68 Amber Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£111,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£100,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 February 2025Most recent
£100,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN1 2HB: £105,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in SN1 2HB

On the street

Versus other Colbourne Street homes

Four headline reads against 43 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

68 Amber Court is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,577

Street avg £2,305

Above

Floor Area

39 m²

Street avg 36 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 bed1 bath

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1 Paramount, Beckhampton Street

SN1 2SB

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1 Amber Court, Colbourne Street

SN1 2HB

2 bed

£216k

1 Lincoln Street

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2 bed1 bath

£217k

1 Medgbury Place

SN1 2AR

2 bed

£238k

1 Elmina Road

SN1 2BJ

2 bed

£121k

1 Cockram Court, Medgbury Road

SN1 2AE

Area

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.

Full Swindon report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

County Road Corner — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Drove Primary School. 41 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN1 2HB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN1 2HB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.4dB

Low

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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