What kind of home is Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, SN25 5DL?

Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, SN25 5DL is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, SN25 5DL sell for?

Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, SN25 5DL last sold for £525,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £575,000 in July 2007, so prices have been falling over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, SN25 5DL?

Across 2 sales between July 2007 and March 2025, Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, SN25 5DL fell from £575,000 to £525,000, a change of £50,000. That works out to roughly -0.5% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, SN25 5DL?

The current EPC rating for Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, SN25 5DL is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a C recorded in October 2016. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, SN25 5DL?

Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, SN25 5DL has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (1,195 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 29% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN25 5DL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, SN25 5DL use?

The latest EPC at Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, SN25 5DL records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, SN25 5DL?

Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, SN25 5DL has an active planning application for side and rear extension (ref. S/HOU/26/0511), filed in April 2026, currently awaiting a decision. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, SN25 5DL?

Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, SN25 5DL is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, SN25 5DL in?

Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, SN25 5DL sits in Blunsdon, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN25 postcode district.

What is crime like near Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, SN25 5DL?

Police records around Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, SN25 5DL 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.

What schools are near Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, SN25 5DL?

The closest primary school to Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, SN25 5DL is St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy (966m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kingsdown School (1.8km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, SN25 5DL?

The closest bus stop to Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, SN25 5DL is Park View, 695m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, Blunsdon, Swindon, SN25 5DL

EPC B2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

111 m²

1195 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About Lilac Cottage

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

Lilac Cottage is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Blunsdon, Swindon, Swindon (SN25 5DL). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2025 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2026) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in October 2016 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot.

2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused, 2 pending. An active application for an extension is awaiting a decision. A recent sale: £525,000 in March 2025. At 111 m² it sits well below the postcode median (207 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2007–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £616,000 is 17.3% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£439/sq ft) was about 44.3% 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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms4
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble
LandYes

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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.

Lilac Cottage's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

0.4 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Oct 2016

EPC improved fromC70toB83

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

48%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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21st centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC BRecent new build

Because the property was built within the last two years, we believe a snagging report is more appropriate for this property than a home survey.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, Blunsdon, Swindon, SN25 5DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

There is a planning application currently awaiting a decision.

2 applications on record at Lilac Cottage, Kingsdown Lane, Blunsdon, Swindon, SN25 5DL

2 live now

0decisions2extensions8documents

Apr 2026
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Erection of proposed single storey side/rear extension, two storey rear and associated works.
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
S/HOU/26/0511
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ExtensionApr 2026Decision

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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.

Lilac Cottage's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£616,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.5% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£525,000

Growth on file: -0.5% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2025Most recent
£525,000
-8.7%over 17 years
26 July 2007
£575,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN25 5DL: £365,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SN25 5DL

On the street

Versus other Kingsdown Lane homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Lilac Cottage outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,730

Street avg £2,806

Strongly above

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 209 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.4 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

1 years

Street avg 6 years

Strongly below

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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

0.7 km

Park View — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN25 5DL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN25 5DL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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Common questions

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