What kind of home is 8 Elm Close, SN4 7HZ?

8 Elm Close, SN4 7HZ is a detached house.

When did 8 Elm Close, SN4 7HZ last change hands?

8 Elm Close, SN4 7HZ last sold for £228,000 in October 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £210,000 in September 2004, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Elm Close, SN4 7HZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2004 and October 2011, 8 Elm Close, SN4 7HZ rose from £210,000 to £228,000, a change of £18,000. That works out to roughly +1.2% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Elm Close, SN4 7HZ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Elm Close, SN4 7HZ is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in December 2015. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2011 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Elm Close, SN4 7HZ?

8 Elm Close, SN4 7HZ has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (1,281 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Elm Close, SN4 7HZ use?

The latest EPC at 8 Elm Close, SN4 7HZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 8 Elm Close, SN4 7HZ have?

8 Elm Close, SN4 7HZ has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in August 2017 under ref. 17/06247/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Elm Close, SN4 7HZ?

8 Elm Close, SN4 7HZ is in council tax band E.

Which area is 8 Elm Close, SN4 7HZ in?

8 Elm Close, SN4 7HZ sits in Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Elm Close, SN4 7HZ?

Police records around 8 Elm Close, SN4 7HZ 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.

What schools are near 8 Elm Close, SN4 7HZ?

The closest primary school to 8 Elm Close, SN4 7HZ is Longleaze Primary School (587m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Royal Wootton Bassett Academy (641m).

How well connected is 8 Elm Close, SN4 7HZ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Elm Close, SN4 7HZ is Prince of Wales, 96m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Elm Close, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7HZ

EPC B1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

119 m²

1281 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Elm Close

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

8 Elm Close is a detached house in Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Swindon (SN4 7HZ). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2015) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The latest certificate is from December 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2004–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £390,000 sits 71.1% above the 2011 sale of £228,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£178/sq ft) was about 48.6% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2017. Past consents include an extension and an annexe, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 15 years since the last transfer (October 2011).

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Dec 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2015

EPC Rating

B84

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2015from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromE53toB84

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

18%85%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Elm Close, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7HZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Elm Close has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 8 Elm Close, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7HZ

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Aug 2017
AnnexFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey extension to provide an ancillary annex and enlarged dining room.
Extension
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
17/06247/FUL
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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.

8 Elm Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£390,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.2% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£228,000

Growth on file: 1.2% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2011Most recent
£228,000
+8.6%over 7 years
19 September 2004
£210,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN4 7HZ: £230,000 (2022–1999).

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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

Prince of Wales — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Longleaze Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for SN4 7HZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

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