What kind of home is 17 Buttermere, SN3 6LF?

17 Buttermere, SN3 6LF is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 17 Buttermere, SN3 6LF last change hands?

17 Buttermere, SN3 6LF last sold for £117,500 in February 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £44,500 in July 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 17 Buttermere, SN3 6LF changed over time?

Across 3 sales between July 1997 and February 2014, 17 Buttermere, SN3 6LF rose from £44,500 to £117,500, a change of £73,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Buttermere, SN3 6LF?

The current EPC rating for 17 Buttermere, SN3 6LF is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Buttermere, SN3 6LF?

17 Buttermere, SN3 6LF has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Buttermere, SN3 6LF use?

The latest EPC at 17 Buttermere, SN3 6LF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Buttermere, SN3 6LF?

17 Buttermere, SN3 6LF is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 17 Buttermere, SN3 6LF in?

17 Buttermere, SN3 6LF sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 17 Buttermere, SN3 6LF?

Police records around 17 Buttermere, SN3 6LF 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.

What schools are near 17 Buttermere, SN3 6LF?

The closest primary school to 17 Buttermere, SN3 6LF is Liden Academy (378m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Dorcan Academy (1.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 17 Buttermere, SN3 6LF?

The closest bus stop to 17 Buttermere, SN3 6LF is Austen Crescent, 150m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Buttermere, Swindon, SN3 6LF

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 17 Buttermere

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

17 Buttermere is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Swindon (SN3 6LF). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £227,000 sits 93.2% above the 2014 sale of £117,500. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). 12 years since the last transfer (February 2014).

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromD57toC72

Heating System

Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Buttermere, Swindon, SN3 6LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Buttermere has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£117,500

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

28 February 2014Most recent
£117,500
+30.6%over 7 months
1 August 2013
£90,000
+102.2%over 16 years
9 July 1997
£44,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN3 6LF: £195,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in SN3 6LF

On the street

Versus other Buttermere homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 17 Buttermere runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,382

Street avg £2,067

Strongly below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£213k

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3 bed

£258k

1 Buttermere

SN3 6LF

3 bed1 bath

£279k

1 Abney Moor

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3 bed

£286k

1 Blackstone Avenue

SN3 6DN

3 bed

£288k

1 Christie Close

SN3 6JJ

3 bed1 bath

£170k

1 Arnfield Moor

SN3 6LR

3 bed

£329k

1 Bronte Close

SN3 6JL

4 bed1 bath

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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Austen Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Liden Academy. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN3 6LF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN3 6LF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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