Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
8a, Bicton Road, Swindon, SN25 4TU
4 sales on record2 planning records
Estimated value
£337,000
- Since the 2020 sale (£273,000)+23%
- Against SN25 4TU's recent median (£325,000)+4%
Newest record on this page: May 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
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
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£337,000
- Against its 2020 sale (£273,000)+23%
- Against SN25 4TU's recent median (£325,000)+4%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 8a is modelled from its 97 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in SN25 4TU. 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
97 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2023
Sales of this home
4 sales recorded, the latest in 2020
Recent sales in SN25 4TU
5 sales, median £325,000 (2024–2015)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: May 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.
8a has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.
Sales timeline
15 December 2020Most recent
£273,000
+97.1%over 8 years24 May 2012
£138,500
+92.5%over 13 years15 October 1998
£71,950
+5.4%over 1 year28 February 1997
£68,290
Median price across the last 5 sales in SN25 4TU: £325,000 (2024–2015).
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.
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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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 £337,000 is 23.4% 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.
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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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
Certificate validity
Valid until 18 September 2033
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
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
- May 2015Garage ConversionOutcome 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
- More recent applications — locked
- PorchJul 2015Decision
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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
Floor Area
97 m²
Street avg 94 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 3.9 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
0.1 km
Heaton Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Catherine Wayte Primary School. 27 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Catherine Wayte Primary SchoolPrimary180m
- Abbey Meads Community Primary SchoolPrimary671m
- Bridlewood Primary SchoolPrimary733m
- Haydonleigh Primary SchoolPrimary828m
Nearest stops
- Heaton CloseBus stop96m
- Bicton RoadBus stop154m
- Orbital Shopping ParkBus stop324m
- Manor FarmBus stop395m
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 4TU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.9dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)
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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 8a is modelled from its 97 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in SN25 4TU. 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 8a. 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 8a was lodged in September 2023 at band C and is valid until September 2033. 4 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 8a. 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 27 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from SN25 4TU, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 8a is in council tax band C. 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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