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8 Blackthorn Close, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7JE

5 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
60 m²
646 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Blackthorn Close

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

8 Blackthorn Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Swindon (SN4 7JE). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2017. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Last sold in August 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1998–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £262,000 is 27.8% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£317/sq ft) was about 62.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 60 m² it's 16.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (72 m² median across 33 EPCs).

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Blackthorn Close

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Sept 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Apr 2017
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
12%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

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

8 Blackthorn Close has no planning applications on record.

2

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.

8 Blackthorn Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£262,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 19 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£205,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 August 2017Most recent

    £205,000

    +30.6%over 10 years

  2. 31 August 2006

    £157,000

    +26.6%over 3 years

  3. 12 June 2003

    £124,000

    +70.0%over 3 years

  4. 5 November 1999

    £72,950

    +30.3%over 1 year

  5. 23 April 1998

    £56,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN4 7JE: £325,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Blackthorn Close homes

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

8 Blackthorn Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£3,417

Street avg £2,887

Above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Blackthorn Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 Buthay Court, Royal Wootton Bassett

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2 bed1 bath
£274k

1 Dior Drive, Royal Wootton Bassett

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3 bed1 bath
£250k

1 Glenville Close, Royal Wootton Bassett

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3 bed
£304k

1 Badger Close, Royal Wootton Bassett

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3 bed1 bath
£320k

1 Aspen Close, Royal Wootton Bassett

SN4 7HN

3 bed
£353k

1 Briars Close, Royal Wootton Bassett

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3 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.
Full Swindon report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Sorrel Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy. 5 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SN4 7JE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Blackthorn Close, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7JE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.