What type of property is 40 Watermead, SN3 4WE?

40 Watermead, SN3 4WE is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 40 Watermead, SN3 4WE sell for?

40 Watermead, SN3 4WE last sold for £465,000 in September 2025. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £127,500 in July 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 40 Watermead, SN3 4WE changed over time?

Across 4 sales between July 1997 and September 2025, 40 Watermead, SN3 4WE rose from £127,500 to £465,000, a change of £337,500. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 40 Watermead, SN3 4WE?

The current EPC rating for 40 Watermead, SN3 4WE is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 Watermead, SN3 4WE?

40 Watermead, SN3 4WE has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (1,507 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 Watermead, SN3 4WE heated?

The latest EPC at 40 Watermead, SN3 4WE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 40 Watermead, SN3 4WE had any planning applications?

40 Watermead, SN3 4WE has council approval for an extension granted in February 2003 under ref. S/03/0080. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 40 Watermead, SN3 4WE?

40 Watermead, SN3 4WE is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 40 Watermead, SN3 4WE located?

40 Watermead, SN3 4WE sits in Stratton St. Margaret, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 40 Watermead, SN3 4WE?

Police records around 40 Watermead, SN3 4WE 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 40 Watermead, SN3 4WE?

The closest primary school to 40 Watermead, SN3 4WE is Grange Junior School (565m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kingsdown School (1.9km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 40 Watermead, SN3 4WE?

The closest bus stop to 40 Watermead, SN3 4WE is Park Street, 226m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Watermead, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4WE

4 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

140 m²

1507 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 40 Watermead

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

40 Watermead is a four-bedroom detached house in Stratton St. Margaret, Swindon, Swindon (SN3 4WE). It has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (around 1507 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 73). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was September 2025 at £465,000 — fresh data. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a garage conversion, an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£309/sq ft) was about 95.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble, Integral
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Watermead, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4WE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Watermead has an approved extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 40 Watermead, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4WE

2decisions2extensions26documents9nearby

Feb 2003
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Erection of a conservatory.
Extension
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
S/03/0080
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Garage ConversionAug 2016Decision

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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.

40 Watermead has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£467,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£465,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

3 September 2025Most recent
£465,000
+66.1%over 14 years
31 May 2011
£280,000
16 October 2008
£280,000
+119.6%over 11 years
17 July 1997
£127,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN3 4WE: £375,000 (2022–2018).

Nearby sales in SN3 4WE

On the street

Versus other Watermead homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

40 Watermead is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,321

Street avg £1,851

Strongly above

Floor Area

140 m²

Street avg 138 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Above

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Park Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Grange Junior School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN3 4WE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.2dB

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