What type of property is 8 Baron Close, SN3 4XQ?

8 Baron Close, SN3 4XQ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 8 Baron Close, SN3 4XQ last change hands?

8 Baron Close, SN3 4XQ last sold for £308,500 in July 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £173,000 in August 2003, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Baron Close, SN3 4XQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2003 and July 2017, 8 Baron Close, SN3 4XQ rose from £173,000 to £308,500, a change of £135,500. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Baron Close, SN3 4XQ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Baron Close, SN3 4XQ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in December 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Baron Close, SN3 4XQ?

8 Baron Close, SN3 4XQ has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,082 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Baron Close, SN3 4XQ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Baron Close, SN3 4XQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Baron Close, SN3 4XQ?

8 Baron Close, SN3 4XQ is in council tax band E.

Where is 8 Baron Close, SN3 4XQ located?

8 Baron Close, SN3 4XQ sits in Stratton, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Baron Close, SN3 4XQ?

Police records around 8 Baron Close, SN3 4XQ show an average of 318 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Baron Close, SN3 4XQ?

The closest primary school to 8 Baron Close, SN3 4XQ is Grange Infants' School (227m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kingsdown School (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Baron Close, SN3 4XQ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Baron Close, SN3 4XQ is The Crown, 226m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Baron Close, Stratton, Swindon, SN3 4XQ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

101 m²

1082 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Baron Close

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

8 Baron Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Stratton, Swindon, Swindon (SN3 4XQ). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1082 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2008) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The latest certificate is from December 2008, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 101 m² it's 27.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (79 m² median across 7 EPCs). Across 2003–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £386,000 is 25.1% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£285/sq ft) was about 48.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in July 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

Specifications

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

Bedrooms4

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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.

8 Baron Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Dec 2018

Current Certificate

Dec 2008

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 12 December 2018

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Baron Close, Stratton, Swindon, SN3 4XQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Baron Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

9 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.

Latest sale on 8 Baron Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£386,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£308,500

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

6 July 2017Most recent
£308,500
+78.3%over 13 years
12 August 2003
£173,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN3 4XQ: £215,000 (2023–2014).

Nearby sales in SN3 4XQ

On the street

Versus other Baron Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 8 Baron Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,069

Street avg £2,167

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Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.8 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.

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Crime

318/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Crown — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Grange Infants' School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN3 4XQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.1dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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