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6 Charminster Close, Swindon, SN3 3QB

3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
51 m²
549 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 45
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 6 Charminster Close

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

6 Charminster Close is a semi-detached house in Swindon (SN3 3QB). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1967-1975. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in February 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. At 51 m² this is the 18th 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 bottom.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £131,000 sits 63.7% above the 2015 sale of £80,000. 11 years since the last transfer (October 2015).

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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.

6 Charminster Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Aug 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E45
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2013from Feb 2011
EPC improved fromF28toC72
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
100%57%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2023from Jun 2013
EPC improved fromC72toF34
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2023from Jun 2023
EPC improved fromF34toE45
Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC ENo 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 6 Charminster Close, Swindon, SN3 3QB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 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.

6 Charminster Close's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£131,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.5% per year over 13 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£80,000

Growth on file: 0.5% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 October 2015Most recent

    £80,000

    -9.6%over 9 years
  2. 21 September 2006

    £88,500

    +18.0%over 4 years
  3. 18 April 2002

    £75,000

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.

On co₂ emissions, 6 Charminster Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,569

Street avg £1,780

On par

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 52 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 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 6 Charminster Close, Swindon, SN3 3QB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.