What kind of home is 52 Briars Close, SN4 7HX?

52 Briars Close, SN4 7HX is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 52 Briars Close, SN4 7HX last change hands?

52 Briars Close, SN4 7HX last sold for £340,000 in October 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £220,000 in March 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 52 Briars Close, SN4 7HX changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 2010 and October 2025, 52 Briars Close, SN4 7HX rose from £220,000 to £340,000, a change of £120,000. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 52 Briars Close, SN4 7HX have?

The current EPC rating for 52 Briars Close, SN4 7HX is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 52 Briars Close, SN4 7HX?

52 Briars Close, SN4 7HX has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 37% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SN4 7HX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 52 Briars Close, SN4 7HX use?

The latest EPC at 52 Briars Close, SN4 7HX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 52 Briars Close, SN4 7HX?

52 Briars Close, SN4 7HX is in council tax band D.

Which area is 52 Briars Close, SN4 7HX in?

52 Briars Close, SN4 7HX sits in Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 52 Briars Close, SN4 7HX?

Police records around 52 Briars Close, SN4 7HX show an average of 117 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 52 Briars Close, SN4 7HX?

The closest primary school to 52 Briars Close, SN4 7HX is St Bartholomew's Primary Academy (514m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Royal Wootton Bassett Academy (368m).

What transport links are near 52 Briars Close, SN4 7HX?

The closest bus stop to 52 Briars Close, SN4 7HX is Laburnum Drive, 162m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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52 Briars Close, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7HX

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 52 Briars Close

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

52 Briars Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Swindon (SN4 7HX). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 98 m² the property is well over the postcode median (72 m² across 33 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was October 2025 at £340,000 — fresh data. Across 2010–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£322/sq ft) was about 54% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

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)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 February 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromD55toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 52 Briars Close, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7HX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

52 Briars Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

52 Briars Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£345,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£340,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

23 October 2025Most recent
£340,000
+4.6%over 2 years
10 August 2023
£325,000
+47.7%over 13 years
17 March 2010
£220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN4 7HX: £220,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in SN4 7HX

On the street

Versus other Briars Close homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 52 Briars Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,469

Street avg £3,031

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Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.4 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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1 Glebe Road, Royal Wootton Bassett

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1 Brooklands, Royal Wootton Bassett

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1 Briars Close, Royal Wootton Bassett

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

117/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Laburnum Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN4 7HX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN4 7HX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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