What kind of home is 1 Vanbrugh Gate, SN3 1NQ?

1 Vanbrugh Gate, SN3 1NQ is a 5-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

When did 1 Vanbrugh Gate, SN3 1NQ last change hands?

1 Vanbrugh Gate, SN3 1NQ last sold for £475,000 in December 2013, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £395,000 in April 2004, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Vanbrugh Gate, SN3 1NQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2004 and December 2013, 1 Vanbrugh Gate, SN3 1NQ rose from £395,000 to £475,000, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +1.9% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Vanbrugh Gate, SN3 1NQ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Vanbrugh Gate, SN3 1NQ is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in March 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Vanbrugh Gate, SN3 1NQ?

1 Vanbrugh Gate, SN3 1NQ has a recorded floor area of 215 m² (2,314 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 42% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SN3 1NQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Vanbrugh Gate, SN3 1NQ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Vanbrugh Gate, SN3 1NQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Vanbrugh Gate, SN3 1NQ?

1 Vanbrugh Gate, SN3 1NQ 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 1 Vanbrugh Gate, SN3 1NQ in?

1 Vanbrugh Gate, SN3 1NQ sits in Broome Manor, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN3 postcode district.

Is 1 Vanbrugh Gate, SN3 1NQ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Vanbrugh Gate, SN3 1NQ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Vanbrugh Gate, SN3 1NQ?

The closest primary school to 1 Vanbrugh Gate, SN3 1NQ is Lawn Primary and Nursery School (878m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lawn Manor Academy (1.9km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Vanbrugh Gate, SN3 1NQ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Vanbrugh Gate, SN3 1NQ is Recreation Ground, 644m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Vanbrugh Gate, Broome Manor, Swindon, SN3 1NQ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

215 m²

2314 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Vanbrugh Gate

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

1 Vanbrugh Gate is a five-bedroom detached house in Broome Manor, Swindon, Swindon (SN3 1NQ). It has a recorded floor area of 215 m² (around 2314 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2013) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). The latest certificate is from March 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 215 m² the property is well over the postcode median (149 m² across 29 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in December 2013. Across 2004–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £670,000 is 41.1% above the 2013 sale price.

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
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

1 Vanbrugh Gate's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Mar 2023

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Vanbrugh Gate, Broome Manor, Swindon, SN3 1NQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Vanbrugh Gate 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.

1 Vanbrugh Gate valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£670,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.9% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£475,000

Growth on file: 1.9% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

12 December 2013Most recent
£475,000
+20.3%over 9 years
5 April 2004
£395,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN3 1NQ: £670,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in SN3 1NQ

On the street

Versus other Vanbrugh Gate homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Vanbrugh Gate is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£2,209

Street avg £3,128

Strongly below

Floor Area

215 m²

Street avg 156 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.2 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Strongly 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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

Recreation Ground — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Lawn Primary and Nursery School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN3 1NQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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