What type of property is 3 Church Farm Lane, SN3 4SR?

3 Church Farm Lane, SN3 4SR is a detached house.

What did 3 Church Farm Lane, SN3 4SR sell for?

3 Church Farm Lane, SN3 4SR last sold for £479,250 in July 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £170,000 in December 1996, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Church Farm Lane, SN3 4SR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 1996 and July 2004, 3 Church Farm Lane, SN3 4SR rose from £170,000 to £479,250, a change of £309,250. That works out to roughly +14.6% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Church Farm Lane, SN3 4SR have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Church Farm Lane, SN3 4SR is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Church Farm Lane, SN3 4SR?

3 Church Farm Lane, SN3 4SR has a recorded floor area of 168 m² (1,808 sq ft). That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN3 4SR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Church Farm Lane, SN3 4SR heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Church Farm Lane, SN3 4SR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Church Farm Lane, SN3 4SR?

3 Church Farm Lane, SN3 4SR is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 Church Farm Lane, SN3 4SR located?

3 Church Farm Lane, SN3 4SR sits in South Marston, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN3 postcode district.

Is 3 Church Farm Lane, SN3 4SR in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Church Farm Lane, SN3 4SR 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.

Which schools serve 3 Church Farm Lane, SN3 4SR?

The closest primary school to 3 Church Farm Lane, SN3 4SR is South Marston Church of England Primary School (97m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kingsdown School (2.7km).

What is the nearest station to 3 Church Farm Lane, SN3 4SR?

The closest bus stop to 3 Church Farm Lane, SN3 4SR is Magdalene Close, 146m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Church Farm Lane, South Marston, Swindon, SN3 4SR

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

168 m²

1808 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Church Farm Lane

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

3 Church Farm Lane is a detached house in South Marston, Swindon, Swindon (SN3 4SR). It has a recorded floor area of 168 m² (around 1808 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

It hasn't traded since July 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £791,000 sits 65% above the 2004 sale of £479,250.

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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.

3 Church Farm Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Church Farm Lane, South Marston, Swindon, SN3 4SR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Church Farm Lane has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Church Farm Lane has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£791,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.6% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£479,250

Growth on file: 14.6% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

22 July 2004Most recent
£479,250
+181.9%over 7 years
13 December 1996
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN3 4SR: £510,000 (2022–2018).

Nearby sales in SN3 4SR

On the street

Versus other Church Farm Lane homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 3 Church Farm Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,853

Street avg £3,120

Below

Floor Area

168 m²

Street avg 159 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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.

Full Swindon report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Magdalene Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

South Marston Church of England Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN3 4SR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN3 4SR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.7dB

Low

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65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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