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The Farmhouse, Flat 12, 42 Prospero Way, Swindon, SN25 1BZ

EPC BNotable views3 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Floor 02
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
57 m²
614 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 81
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About The Farmhouse

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

The Farmhouse is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Swindon (SN25 1BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. At 57 m² this is the 6th smallest of 12 units on EPC record in The Farmhouse, where floor areas span 50–63 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £144,000 in June 2025. Across 2016–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.8% per year.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

The Farmhouse's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
B81
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Nov 2012
EPC improved fromC79toB81
Walls
GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Farmhouse, Flat 12, 42 Prospero Way, Swindon, SN25 1BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Farmhouse has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 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.

The Farmhouse saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£156,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.8% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£144,000

Growth on file: 0.8% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 June 2025Most recent

    £144,000

    +9.1%over 4 years
  2. 9 December 2020

    £132,000

    -2.2%over 4 years
  3. 31 October 2016

    £134,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN25 1BZ: £147,500 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Prospero Way homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for The Farmhouse lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,526

Street avg £2,456

Above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 56 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.1 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Farmhouse

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

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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.

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

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Friday Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Francis CofE Primary School. 24 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 SN25 1BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SN25 1BZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SN25 1BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about The Farmhouse, Flat 12, 42 Prospero Way, Swindon, SN25 1BZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.