What kind of home is 42 Ashmore Close, SN3 3PX?

42 Ashmore Close, SN3 3PX is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 42 Ashmore Close, SN3 3PX last change hands?

42 Ashmore Close, SN3 3PX last sold for £215,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £83,000 in May 2001, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 42 Ashmore Close, SN3 3PX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2001 and August 2024, 42 Ashmore Close, SN3 3PX rose from £83,000 to £215,000, a change of £132,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 42 Ashmore Close, SN3 3PX have?

The current EPC rating for 42 Ashmore Close, SN3 3PX is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 42 Ashmore Close, SN3 3PX?

42 Ashmore Close, SN3 3PX has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 42 Ashmore Close, SN3 3PX use?

The latest EPC at 42 Ashmore Close, SN3 3PX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 42 Ashmore Close, SN3 3PX?

42 Ashmore Close, SN3 3PX is in council tax band C.

Which area is 42 Ashmore Close, SN3 3PX in?

42 Ashmore Close, SN3 3PX sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 42 Ashmore Close, SN3 3PX?

Police records around 42 Ashmore Close, SN3 3PX 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 42 Ashmore Close, SN3 3PX?

The closest primary school to 42 Ashmore Close, SN3 3PX is Covingham Park Primary School (408m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Dorcan Academy (358m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 42 Ashmore Close, SN3 3PX?

The closest bus stop to 42 Ashmore Close, SN3 3PX is Lytchett Way, 127m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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42 Ashmore Close, Swindon, SN3 3PX

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 42 Ashmore Close

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

42 Ashmore Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Swindon (SN3 3PX). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2001–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £249,000 is 15.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£277/sq ft) was about 74.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2024 for £215,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Ashmore Close, Swindon, SN3 3PX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Ashmore Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£249,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£215,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

19 August 2024Most recent
£215,000
+159.0%over 23 years
3 May 2001
£83,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN3 3PX: £260,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in SN3 3PX

On the street

Versus other Ashmore Close homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 42 Ashmore Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,986

Street avg £2,394

Above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 2.9 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

0.1 km

Lytchett Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Dorcan Academy. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN3 3PX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN3 3PX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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