What type of property is 5 Ashwell Close, SN3 1DY?

5 Ashwell Close, SN3 1DY is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 5 Ashwell Close, SN3 1DY sell for?

5 Ashwell Close, SN3 1DY last sold for £165,500 in October 2009, around 17 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Ashwell Close, SN3 1DY?

The current EPC rating for 5 Ashwell Close, SN3 1DY is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Ashwell Close, SN3 1DY?

5 Ashwell Close, SN3 1DY has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN3 1DY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Ashwell Close, SN3 1DY heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Ashwell Close, SN3 1DY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Ashwell Close, SN3 1DY?

5 Ashwell Close, SN3 1DY is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Ashwell Close, SN3 1DY located?

5 Ashwell Close, SN3 1DY sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN3 postcode district.

Is 5 Ashwell Close, SN3 1DY in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Ashwell Close, SN3 1DY show an average of 318 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Ashwell Close, SN3 1DY?

The closest primary school to 5 Ashwell Close, SN3 1DY is Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery (301m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lawn Manor Academy (160m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Ashwell Close, SN3 1DY?

The closest bus stop to 5 Ashwell Close, SN3 1DY is Woodside Avenue, 85m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Ashwell Close, Swindon, SN3 1DY

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 5 Ashwell Close

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

5 Ashwell Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Swindon (SN3 1DY). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a loft. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in October 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £286,000 sits 72.8% above the 2009 sale of £165,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£188/sq ft) was about 24.1% below the postcode norm.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
LoftYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 March 2033

6 years remaining

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Ashwell Close, Swindon, SN3 1DY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Ashwell Close 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£286,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2009)

£165,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 October 2009Most recent
£165,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN3 1DY: £345,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SN3 1DY

On the street

Versus other Ashwell Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5 Ashwell Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,018

Street avg £2,930

Strongly below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.0 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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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

318/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Woodside Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Lawn Manor Academy. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN3 1DY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN3 1DY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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