What type of property is 4 The Orchard, SN4 0PH?

4 The Orchard, SN4 0PH is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 The Orchard, SN4 0PH?

4 The Orchard, SN4 0PH last sold for £300,000 in December 2016, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £119,000 in May 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 The Orchard, SN4 0PH appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 1999 and December 2016, 4 The Orchard, SN4 0PH rose from £119,000 to £300,000, a change of £181,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 The Orchard, SN4 0PH?

The current EPC rating for 4 The Orchard, SN4 0PH is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2011 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 The Orchard, SN4 0PH?

4 The Orchard, SN4 0PH has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,292 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 The Orchard, SN4 0PH heated?

The latest EPC at 4 The Orchard, SN4 0PH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 4 The Orchard, SN4 0PH have?

The most recent planning decision at 4 The Orchard, SN4 0PH was a refusal for an application (ref. S/HOU/24/0278) in May 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 The Orchard, SN4 0PH?

4 The Orchard, SN4 0PH is in council tax band E.

Where is 4 The Orchard, SN4 0PH located?

4 The Orchard, SN4 0PH sits in Chiseldon, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN4 postcode district.

Is 4 The Orchard, SN4 0PH in a safe area?

Police records around 4 The Orchard, SN4 0PH show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Burglary makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 The Orchard, SN4 0PH?

The closest primary school to 4 The Orchard, SN4 0PH is Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School (84m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 4 The Orchard, SN4 0PH?

The closest bus stop to 4 The Orchard, SN4 0PH is Butts Road, 127m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 The Orchard, Chiseldon, Swindon, SN4 0PH

EPC B3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

120 m²

1292 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 The Orchard

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

4 The Orchard is a four-bedroom detached house in Chiseldon, Swindon, Swindon (SN4 0PH). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2024) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1999–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £442,000 is 47.3% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 53.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in December 2016, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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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.

4 The Orchard ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromD64toB81

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 The Orchard, Chiseldon, Swindon, SN4 0PH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 4 The Orchard was refused — worth checking the council file.

1 application on record at 4 The Orchard, Chiseldon, Swindon, SN4 0PH

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May 2024
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Installation of an air source heat pump.
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Reference
S/HOU/24/0278
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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.

4 The Orchard has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£442,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£300,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

15 December 2016Most recent
£300,000
+25.0%over 12 years
15 January 2004
£240,000
+101.7%over 4 years
24 May 1999
£119,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN4 0PH: £376,000 (2024–2007).

Nearby sales in SN4 0PH

On the street

Versus other The Orchard homes

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

On epc rating, 4 The Orchard stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £2,717

On par

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 142 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Butts Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN4 0PH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN4 0PH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

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Common questions

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