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15 Charminster Close, Swindon, SN3 3QB

EPC B4 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
42 m²
452 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 81
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 15 Charminster Close

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

15 Charminster Close is a semi-detached house in Swindon (SN3 3QB). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1976-1982. The latest certificate (July 2026) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 42 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 30 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 37–64 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (81 versus a worst of 41).

At 42 m² it's 16% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (50 m² median across 29 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2003–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at -3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £121,000 sits 70.4% above the 2012 sale of £71,000. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in August 2012. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

15 Charminster Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
B81
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
0.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2013from Apr 2012
EPC improved fromC74toD56
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Low Energy Lighting
71%29%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2026from May 2013
EPC improved fromD56toB81
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Charminster Close, Swindon, SN3 3QB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Charminster Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

15 Charminster Close saw 4 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.0% per year over 9 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2012)

£71,000

Growth on file: -3.0% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 August 2012Most recent

    £71,000

    -28.3%over 5 years
  2. 26 January 2007

    £99,000

  3. 3 June 2004

    £99,000

    +4.2%over 1 year
  4. 28 February 2003

    £95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN3 3QB: £133,000 (2026–2023).

On the street

Versus other Charminster Close homes

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

On epc rating, 15 Charminster Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,690

Street avg £1,858

On par

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 15 Charminster Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

318/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Tregantle Walk — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Holy Family Catholic Primary School. 24 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SN3 3QB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 15 Charminster Close, Swindon, SN3 3QB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.