Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
12 Walnut Tree Close, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4NR
1 planning record
Estimated value
£338,000
- Since the 2013 sale (£190,000)+78%
- Against SN3 4NR's recent median (£300,000)+13%
Newest record on this page: June 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
135 m²
1453 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£338,000
- Against its 2013 sale (£190,000)+78%
- Against SN3 4NR's recent median (£300,000)+13%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 12 Walnut Tree Close is modelled from its 135 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in SN3 4NR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
135 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2023
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2013
Recent sales in SN3 4NR
5 sales, median £300,000 (2023–2016)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: January 2023 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
12 Walnut Tree Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
24 April 2013Most recent
£190,000
+42.3%over 11 years19 July 2001
£133,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in SN3 4NR: £300,000 (2023–2016).
Nearby sales in SN3 4NR
15 Walnut Tree Close, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4NR
Sold Jan 2023
£428,0002 Walnut Tree Close, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4NR
Sold Jan 2022
£300,0008 Walnut Tree Close, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4NR
Sold Dec 2020
£440,00017 Walnut Tree Close, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4NR
Sold Jun 2017
£235,0009 Walnut Tree Close, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4NR
Sold Jun 2013
£280,000
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 12 Walnut Tree Close, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4NR. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 12 Walnut Tree Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
12 Walnut Tree Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Stratton St. Margaret, Swindon, Swindon (SN3 4NR). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).
Across 2001–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £338,000 sits 77.9% above the 2013 sale of £190,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£131/sq ft) was about 25.9% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2015. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs). On the market in April 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.
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
- Bedrooms3
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 12 Walnut Tree 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
The data behind every report
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 3)
Jun 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 25 June 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
May 2023from Jul 2010
EPC improved fromC70toD60
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)
Hot water system changed
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial
Floor insulation added or improved
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Jun 2023from May 2023
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 12 Walnut Tree Close, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4NR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
12 Walnut Tree Close has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.
1 application on record at 12 Walnut Tree Close, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4NR
1decisions1extensions14documents9nearby
- May 2015ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
- Documents
- 14 docs on file
- Reference
- S/15/0539
Unlock 12 Walnut Tree Close, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4NR's full planning history
You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.
- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
- All 1 application on this property in full, plus 9 notable nearby
- The 14 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant
One time fee only - money back guarantee
Versus other Walnut Tree Close homes
Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On epc rating, 12 Walnut Tree Close runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,407
Street avg £2,576
Floor Area
135 m²
Street avg 116 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.8 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
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
0.1 km
Jacobs Ladder — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Grange Infants' School. 22 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Grange Infants' SchoolPrimary364m
- Grange Junior SchoolPrimary405m
- Ruskin Junior SchoolPrimary1.1km
- Colebrook Junior SchoolPrimary1.4km
Nearest stops
- Jacobs LadderBus stop108m
- The CrownBus stop241m
- ParksideBus stop318m
- Yiewsley CrescentBus stop329m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,995 reports42%
- Anti-social Behaviour889 reports19%
- Public Order392 reports8%
- Criminal Damage & Arson360 reports8%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN3 4NR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.3dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)
Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 12 Walnut Tree Close is modelled from its 135 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in SN3 4NR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 12 Walnut Tree Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 12 Walnut Tree Close was lodged in June 2023 at band D and is valid until June 2033. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 12 Walnut Tree Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 22 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from SN3 4NR, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 12 Walnut Tree Close is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 12 Walnut Tree Close, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4NR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in SN3 4NRSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- SN 3 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 12 Walnut Tree Close, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales