What type of property is 31 Finchdale, SN3 5AL?

31 Finchdale, SN3 5AL is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 31 Finchdale, SN3 5AL last change hands?

31 Finchdale, SN3 5AL last sold for £315,000 in December 2018, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £195,000 in May 2011, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 31 Finchdale, SN3 5AL?

Across 2 sales between May 2011 and December 2018, 31 Finchdale, SN3 5AL rose from £195,000 to £315,000, a change of £120,000. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31 Finchdale, SN3 5AL?

The current EPC rating for 31 Finchdale, SN3 5AL is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in November 2014. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Finchdale, SN3 5AL?

31 Finchdale, SN3 5AL has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SN3 5AL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Finchdale, SN3 5AL heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Finchdale, SN3 5AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Finchdale, SN3 5AL?

31 Finchdale, SN3 5AL is in council tax band D.

Where is 31 Finchdale, SN3 5AL located?

31 Finchdale, SN3 5AL sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 31 Finchdale, SN3 5AL?

Police records around 31 Finchdale, SN3 5AL 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 31 Finchdale, SN3 5AL?

The closest primary school to 31 Finchdale, SN3 5AL is Covingham Park Primary School (359m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Dorcan Academy (954m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 31 Finchdale, SN3 5AL?

The closest bus stop to 31 Finchdale, SN3 5AL is Finchdale, 118m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Finchdale, Swindon, SN3 5AL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31 Finchdale

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

31 Finchdale is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Swindon (SN3 5AL). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 2011–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £394,000 is 25.1% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£287/sq ft) was about 51.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £315,000 in December 2018.

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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenWrap around
GarageYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Nov 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2014

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromC70toD62

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Finchdale, Swindon, SN3 5AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Finchdale has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

31 Finchdale valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£394,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£315,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

17 December 2018Most recent
£315,000
+61.5%over 7 years
30 May 2011
£195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN3 5AL: £282,500 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in SN3 5AL

On the street

Versus other Finchdale homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

31 Finchdale outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,088

Street avg £2,677

Above

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Finchdale — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Covingham Park Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN3 5AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN3 5AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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