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1 Elmswood Close, Swindon, SN2 7RZ

3 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
140 m²
1507 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Elmswood Close

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

1 Elmswood Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Swindon (SN2 7RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (around 1507 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2017) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe.

At 140 m² the property is well over the postcode median (99 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in May 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years. Across 2004–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £384,000 is 27.6% above the 2018 sale price.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Elmswood Close, Swindon, SN2 7RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Elmswood Close has an approved single-storey side and rear extension on the planning record.

3 applications on record at 1 Elmswood Close, Swindon, SN2 7RZ

3decisions1extensions20documents6nearby
  1. Jan 2005
    New BuildFull
    Outcome in report

    Erection of a dwelling and garage (Outline) - Siting and Means of Access not reserved.

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    S/04/4498
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. New BuildDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • The 20 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

1 Elmswood Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£384,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 13 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£301,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 May 2018Most recent

    £301,000

    +62.7%over 12 years
  2. 2 December 2005

    £185,000

    -2.6%over 12 months
  3. 10 December 2004

    £190,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN2 7RZ: £375,000 (2024–2023).

On the street

Versus other Elmswood Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Elmswood Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,150

Street avg £2,984

Below

Floor Area

140 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Elmswood Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ridgeway Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon. 22 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 SN2 7RZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SN2 7RZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SN2 7RZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

Low
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60 dB
65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Elmswood Close, Swindon, SN2 7RZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.