What kind of home is 40 Little Down, SN14 0DW?

40 Little Down, SN14 0DW is a mid-terrace house.

What did 40 Little Down, SN14 0DW sell for?

40 Little Down, SN14 0DW last sold for £215,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £130,000 in November 2014, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 40 Little Down, SN14 0DW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2014 and March 2024, 40 Little Down, SN14 0DW rose from £130,000 to £215,000, a change of £85,000. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 40 Little Down, SN14 0DW have?

The current EPC rating for 40 Little Down, SN14 0DW is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 Little Down, SN14 0DW?

40 Little Down, SN14 0DW has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft). That makes it about 25% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN14 0DW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 Little Down, SN14 0DW use?

The latest EPC at 40 Little Down, SN14 0DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 40 Little Down, SN14 0DW?

40 Little Down, SN14 0DW is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 40 Little Down, SN14 0DW in?

40 Little Down, SN14 0DW sits in Chippenham. It falls within the SN14 postcode district.

What is crime like near 40 Little Down, SN14 0DW?

Police records around 40 Little Down, SN14 0DW show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 65% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 40 Little Down, SN14 0DW?

The closest primary school to 40 Little Down, SN14 0DW is St Mary's Catholic Primary School (454m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sheldon School (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 40 Little Down, SN14 0DW?

The closest bus stop to 40 Little Down, SN14 0DW is Little Down, 135m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Little Down, Chippenham, SN14 0DW

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 40 Little Down

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

40 Little Down is a mid-terrace house in Chippenham (SN14 0DW). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 93), a 2-band jump.

Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£350/sq ft) was about 75.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 57 m² it's 24.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (76 m² median across 32 EPCs). Last sale on file: £215,000 in March 2024.

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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.

40 Little Down's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromB85toC78

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

6%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Little Down, Chippenham, SN14 0DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Little Down 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.

40 Little Down valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£221,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£215,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

8 March 2024Most recent
£215,000
+65.4%over 9 years
7 November 2014
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN14 0DW: £228,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SN14 0DW

On the street

Versus other Little Down homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 40 Little Down runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,772

Street avg £2,651

Strongly above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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 Chippenham district page.

Full Chippenham report

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

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Little Down — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Mary's Catholic Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN14 0DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN14 0DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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