Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
31 Barcote Close, Swindon, SN25 2BH
4 sales on record2 planning records
Estimated value
£412,000
- Since the 2023 sale (£425,000)-3%
- Against SN25 2BH's recent median (£350,000)+18%
Newest record on this page: November 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
117 m²
1259 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£412,000
- Against its 2023 sale (£425,000)-3%
- Against SN25 2BH's recent median (£350,000)+18%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 31 Barcote Close is modelled from its 117 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in SN25 2BH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
117 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2020
Sales of this home
4 sales recorded, the latest in 2023
Recent sales in SN25 2BH
5 sales, median £350,000 (2024–2020)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: November 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Latest sale on 31 Barcote Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
12 December 2023Most recent
£425,000
+30.8%over 5 years26 April 2018
£325,000
+44.4%over 5 years13 June 2012
£225,000
+6.4%over 8 years18 June 2003
£211,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in SN25 2BH: £350,000 (2024–2020).
Nearby sales in SN25 2BH
What this page doesn't show
Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
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About 31 Barcote Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
31 Barcote Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Swindon (SN25 2BH). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).
On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Sold December 2023 for £425,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2003–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£337/sq ft) was about 82.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- DrivewayYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
31 Barcote Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 12 February 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Feb 2020from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromC76toD67
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Floor insulation added or improved
Low Energy Lighting
59%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 31 Barcote Close, Swindon, SN25 2BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
31 Barcote Close has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.
2 applications on record at 31 Barcote Close, Swindon, SN25 2BH
2decisions2extensions18documents
- Oct 2014ConservatoryFullOutcome in report
Extension: Side of property
Erection of a conservatory to side.
Extension- Documents
- 10 docs on file
- Reference
- S/14/1506
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionFeb 2024Decision
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Versus other Barcote Close homes
Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
31 Barcote Close is notably below the street on epc rating.
Price per m²
£3,632
Street avg £2,485
Floor Area
117 m²
Street avg 125 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.4 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
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
148/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Kopernik Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Abbey Park School. 22 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Abbey Park SchoolSecondary320m
- Orchid Vale Primary SchoolPrimary452m
- Tadpole Farm CofE Primary AcademyPrimary456m
- Red Oaks Primary SchoolPrimary602m
Nearest stops
- Kopernik RoadBus stop219m
- Birkdale CloseBus stop225m
- North Swindon Learning CampusBus stop235m
- Thursday StreetBus stop251m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,013 reports40%
- Anti-social Behaviour464 reports18%
- Shoplifting307 reports12%
- Public Order189 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN25 2BH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.9dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 31 Barcote Close is modelled from its 117 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in SN25 2BH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 4 sales are recorded for 31 Barcote Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 31 Barcote Close was lodged in February 2020 at band D and is valid until February 2030. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 31 Barcote Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 17 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 22 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from SN25 2BH, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 31 Barcote Close is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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