What type of property is 61 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH?

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

When did 61 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH last change hands?

61 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH last sold for £190,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £139,950 in December 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 61 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH changed over time?

Across 5 sales between December 2005 and October 2023, 61 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH rose from £139,950 to £190,000, a change of £50,050. That works out to roughly +1.7% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 61 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH have?

The current EPC rating for 61 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 61 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH?

61 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft). That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN25 2DH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 61 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH heated?

The latest EPC at 61 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 61 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH?

61 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 61 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH located?

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

How safe is the area around 61 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH?

Police records around 61 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH show an average of 148 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 61 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH?

The closest primary school to 61 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 is the nearest station to 61 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH?

The closest bus stop to 61 Birkdale Close, SN25 2DH is Birkdale Close, 54m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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61 Birkdale Close, Swindon, SN25 2DH

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 61 Birkdale Close

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

61 Birkdale Close is a semi-detached house in Swindon (SN25 2DH). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. At 52 m² this is the 7th smallest of 48 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 48–204 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 49 units on file.

Most recent transfer: October 2023 at £190,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2005–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£339/sq ft) was about 52.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 52 m² it's 21.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (66 m² median across 47 EPCs).

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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 2023

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Feb 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 61 Birkdale Close, Swindon, SN25 2DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

61 Birkdale Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

61 Birkdale Close has changed hands more often than typical for the area.

Current estimate

£188,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£190,000

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

26 October 2023Most recent
£190,000
+22.6%over 5 years
26 July 2018
£155,000
-0.6%
9 July 2018
£156,000
-2.5%over 1 year
1 December 2016
£160,000
+14.3%over 10 years
16 December 2005
£139,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN25 2DH: £195,000 (2026–2024).

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.

61 Birkdale Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,654

Street avg £2,656

Strongly above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

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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1 Birkdale Close

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1 Bayes Close, Tadpole Garden Village

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1 Antony Road

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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.

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Crime

148/mo

Falling 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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Common questions

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