40 Burford Avenue, Swindon, SN3 1BN
About 40 Burford Avenue
40 Burford Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Swindon (SN3 1BN). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
Today's modelled estimate of £369,000 sits 67.7% above the 2014 sale of £220,000. At 116 m² it's 26.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (92 m² median across 5 EPCs). Last sold in May 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- GarageYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
40 Burford Avenue has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
40 Burford Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£369,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£220,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
29 May 2014Most recent
£220,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SN3 1BN: £267,500 (2025–2010).
Nearby sales in SN3 1BN
Versus other Burford Avenue homes
On epc rating, 40 Burford Avenue stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,897
Street avg £2,384
Floor Area
116 m²
Street avg 115 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 5.2 t/year
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
The Merlin — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery. 33 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.4dB







