What type of property is 5 Hillcrest Close, SN1 4LX?

5 Hillcrest Close, SN1 4LX is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Hillcrest Close, SN1 4LX last change hands?

5 Hillcrest Close, SN1 4LX last sold for £457,000 in January 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £160,000 in January 2000, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Hillcrest Close, SN1 4LX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2000 and January 2019, 5 Hillcrest Close, SN1 4LX rose from £160,000 to £457,000, a change of £297,000. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Hillcrest Close, SN1 4LX have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Hillcrest Close, SN1 4LX is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Hillcrest Close, SN1 4LX?

5 Hillcrest Close, SN1 4LX has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (1,216 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Hillcrest Close, SN1 4LX heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Hillcrest Close, SN1 4LX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Hillcrest Close, SN1 4LX?

5 Hillcrest Close, SN1 4LX is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 5 Hillcrest Close, SN1 4LX located?

5 Hillcrest Close, SN1 4LX sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Hillcrest Close, SN1 4LX?

Police records around 5 Hillcrest Close, SN1 4LX 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.

Which schools serve 5 Hillcrest Close, SN1 4LX?

The closest primary school to 5 Hillcrest Close, SN1 4LX is Robert Le Kyng Primary School (598m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Commonweal School (602m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Hillcrest Close, SN1 4LX?

The closest bus stop to 5 Hillcrest Close, SN1 4LX is Portland Avenue, 161m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Hillcrest Close, Swindon, SN1 4LX

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

113 m²

1216 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Hillcrest Close

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

5 Hillcrest Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Swindon (SN1 4LX). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot.

Across 2000–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £616,000 is 34.8% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: January 2019 at £457,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageDouble
LandYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Hillcrest Close, Swindon, SN1 4LX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Hillcrest Close has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 5 Hillcrest Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£616,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£457,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

25 January 2019Most recent
£457,000
+185.6%over 19 years
7 January 2000
£160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN1 4LX: £342,000 (2020–2006).

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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 Swindon district page.

Full Swindon report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Portland Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Robert Le Kyng Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN1 4LX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN1 4LX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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