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8a, Bicton Road, Swindon, SN25 4TU

4 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
97 m²
1044 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8a

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

8a is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Swindon (SN25 4TU). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 4 certificates since July 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Most recent transfer: December 2020 at £273,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £332,000 is 21.6% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£261/sq ft) was about 71.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Utility roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenNorth-west-facing

Building

  • Underfloor heatingYes
  • Previously extendedYes
  • 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Sept 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Jul 2010
EPC improved fromC74toD55
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2014from Sept 2014
EPC improved fromD55toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
100%30%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2023from Dec 2014
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8a, Bicton Road, Swindon, SN25 4TU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 8a, Bicton Road, Swindon, SN25 4TU

2decisions2extensions39documents
  1. May 2015
    Garage Conversion
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Erection of a two storey side extension and porch, and conversion of garage into habitable space.

    ExtensionPorch
    Documents
    21 docs on file
    Reference
    S/15/0495
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. PorchDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full
  • The 39 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.

8a has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£332,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 24 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£273,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 December 2020Most recent

    £273,000

    +97.1%over 8 years

  2. 24 May 2012

    £138,500

    +92.5%over 13 years

  3. 15 October 1998

    £71,950

    +5.4%over 1 year

  4. 28 February 1997

    £68,290

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN25 4TU: £325,000 (2024–2015).

On the street

Versus other Bicton Road homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 8a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,814

Street avg £2,654

On par

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 94 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8a

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

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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
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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

Heaton Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Catherine Wayte Primary School. 27 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 4TU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SN25 4TU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SN25 4TU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

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 8a, Bicton Road, Swindon, SN25 4TU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.