What kind of home is 17 Downs View, SN4 8AD?

17 Downs View, SN4 8AD is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 17 Downs View, SN4 8AD?

The current EPC rating for 17 Downs View, SN4 8AD is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Downs View, SN4 8AD?

17 Downs View, SN4 8AD has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft). That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SN4 8AD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Downs View, SN4 8AD use?

The latest EPC at 17 Downs View, SN4 8AD records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Downs View, SN4 8AD?

17 Downs View, SN4 8AD 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 Downs View, SN4 8AD in?

17 Downs View, SN4 8AD sits in Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN4 postcode district.

Is 17 Downs View, SN4 8AD in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Downs View, SN4 8AD 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 17 Downs View, SN4 8AD?

The closest primary school to 17 Downs View, SN4 8AD is Noremarsh Junior School (169m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Royal Wootton Bassett Academy (774m).

How well connected is 17 Downs View, SN4 8AD?

The closest bus stop to 17 Downs View, SN4 8AD is Community Hall, 186m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Downs View, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 8AD

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 17 Downs View

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

17 Downs View is a semi-detached house in Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Swindon (SN4 8AD). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since August 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

17 Downs View's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Aug 2011

Low Energy Lighting

100%71%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2026from Mar 2022

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Downs View, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 8AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Downs View has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

17 Downs View has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£180,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN4 8AD: £228,000 (2025–2009).

Nearby sales in SN4 8AD

On the street

Versus other Downs View homes

Four headline reads against 45 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 17 Downs View stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

Below

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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Comparables

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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

117/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Community Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Noremarsh Junior School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN4 8AD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN4 8AD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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