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3 Charminster Close, Swindon, SN3 3QB

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
48 m²
517 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Charminster Close

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

3 Charminster Close is a semi-detached house in Swindon (SN3 3QB). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1976-1982. At 48 m² this is the 7th 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 C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2000–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £140,000 sits 60% above the 2018 sale of £87,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£169/sq ft) was about 23.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in April 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.

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Everything you need to know about 3 Charminster Close

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Jul 2013
EPC improved fromD64toC74
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gasLow flood risk

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

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

3 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.

3 Charminster Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£140,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 18 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£87,500

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 April 2018Most recent

    £87,500

    +59.1%over 18 years
  2. 18 February 2000

    £55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN3 3QB: £133,000 (2024–2019).

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.

EPC Rating for 3 Charminster Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,823

Street avg £1,771

Above

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Charminster Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £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

3/mo

Steady 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 3 Charminster Close, Swindon, SN3 3QB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.