What type of property is 16 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH?

16 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 16 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH?

16 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH last sold for £195,000 in July 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £139,950 in December 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 16 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH?

Across 3 sales between December 2005 and July 2025, 16 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH rose from £139,950 to £195,000, a change of £55,050. That works out to roughly +1.7% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH?

16 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 24% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN25 2DH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH?

16 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH 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.

Where is 16 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH located?

16 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN25 postcode district.

Is 16 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (126% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 16 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH?

The closest primary school to 16 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH is Red Oaks Primary School (342m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Abbey Park School (218m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH?

The closest bus stop to 16 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH is Birkdale Close, 54m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Birkdale Close, Swindon, SN25 2DH

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 16 Birkdale Close

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

16 Birkdale Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Swindon (SN25 2DH). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe.

Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £195,000 — fresh data. Across 2005–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £222,000 is 13.8% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£370/sq ft) was about 66.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 49 m² it's 24.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (65 m² median across 46 EPCs).

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
Utility roomYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Heating systemAir source
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2021

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Jan 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

37%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Birkdale Close, Swindon, SN25 2DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Birkdale Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

16 Birkdale Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£222,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£195,000

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

3 July 2025Most recent
£195,000
+24.6%over 3 years
10 December 2021
£156,500
+11.8%over 15 years
30 December 2005
£139,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN25 2DH: £165,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in SN25 2DH

On the street

Versus other Birkdale Close homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 16 Birkdale Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,980

Street avg £2,651

Strongly above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Birkdale Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Abbey Park School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN25 2DH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN25 2DH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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