What type of property is 8 Avocet Close, SN3 5HR?

8 Avocet Close, SN3 5HR is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 8 Avocet Close, SN3 5HR last change hands?

8 Avocet Close, SN3 5HR last sold for £325,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £84,000 in June 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Avocet Close, SN3 5HR appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 1995 and April 2023, 8 Avocet Close, SN3 5HR rose from £84,000 to £325,000, a change of £241,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Avocet Close, SN3 5HR?

The current EPC rating for 8 Avocet Close, SN3 5HR is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2017. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2017. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Avocet Close, SN3 5HR?

8 Avocet Close, SN3 5HR has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN3 5HR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Avocet Close, SN3 5HR heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Avocet Close, SN3 5HR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Avocet Close, SN3 5HR?

8 Avocet Close, SN3 5HR is in council tax band D.

Where is 8 Avocet Close, SN3 5HR located?

8 Avocet Close, SN3 5HR sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Avocet Close, SN3 5HR?

Police records around 8 Avocet Close, SN3 5HR 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 8 Avocet Close, SN3 5HR?

The closest primary school to 8 Avocet Close, SN3 5HR is Covingham Park Primary School (787m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Dorcan Academy (269m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Avocet Close, SN3 5HR?

The closest bus stop to 8 Avocet Close, SN3 5HR is Pinnegar Way, 159m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Avocet Close, Swindon, SN3 5HR

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Avocet Close

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

8 Avocet Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Swindon (SN3 5HR). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2017) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in August 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since.

At 87 m² it's 26.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (118 m² median across 4 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£347/sq ft) was about 149.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2023 at £325,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2017

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2017from Aug 2017

EPC improved fromD65toC70

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Avocet Close, Swindon, SN3 5HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Avocet Close 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.

8 Avocet Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£355,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£325,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

5 April 2023Most recent
£325,000
+20.4%over 5 years
8 December 2017
£270,000
+221.4%over 22 years
29 June 1995
£84,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN3 5HR: £250,000 (2020–2006).

Nearby sales in SN3 5HR

On the street

Versus other Avocet Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Avocet Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,736

Street avg £2,223

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Pinnegar Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Dorcan Academy. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN3 5HR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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