What kind of home is 8 Chaucer Close, SN4 8JX?

8 Chaucer Close, SN4 8JX is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 8 Chaucer Close, SN4 8JX?

8 Chaucer Close, SN4 8JX last sold for £144,000 in June 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £44,750 in January 1997, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Chaucer Close, SN4 8JX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 1997 and June 2005, 8 Chaucer Close, SN4 8JX rose from £44,750 to £144,000, a change of £99,250. That works out to roughly +14.8% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Chaucer Close, SN4 8JX?

The current EPC rating for 8 Chaucer Close, SN4 8JX is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2016 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Chaucer Close, SN4 8JX?

8 Chaucer Close, SN4 8JX has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SN4 8JX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Chaucer Close, SN4 8JX use?

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

Has 8 Chaucer Close, SN4 8JX had any planning applications?

8 Chaucer Close, SN4 8JX has council approval for an extension granted in December 2001 under ref. N/01/02299/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Chaucer Close, SN4 8JX?

8 Chaucer Close, SN4 8JX is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Chaucer Close, SN4 8JX in?

8 Chaucer Close, SN4 8JX sits in Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Chaucer Close, SN4 8JX?

Police records around 8 Chaucer Close, SN4 8JX 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 8 Chaucer Close, SN4 8JX?

The closest primary school to 8 Chaucer Close, SN4 8JX is Longleaze Primary School (207m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Royal Wootton Bassett Academy (640m).

What is the nearest station to 8 Chaucer Close, SN4 8JX?

The closest bus stop to 8 Chaucer Close, SN4 8JX is Masefield, 245m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Chaucer Close, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 8JX

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Chaucer Close

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

8 Chaucer Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Swindon (SN4 8JX). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since June 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £278,000 sits 93.1% above the 2005 sale of £144,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2001. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageIntegral
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Previously extendedYes
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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2016from Jul 2016

EPC improved fromE47toD64

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2026from Jul 2016

EPC improved fromD64toC73

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 application on record at 8 Chaucer Close, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 8JX

1decisions1extensions1nearby

Dec 2001
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
ERECTION OF GARAGE EXTENSION, CAR PORT AND NEW WINDOW
Reference
N/01/02299/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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£278,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.8% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£144,000

Growth on file: 14.8% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

30 June 2005Most recent
£144,000
+221.8%over 8 years
17 January 1997
£44,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN4 8JX: £211,000 (2022–2017).

Nearby sales in SN4 8JX

On the street

Versus other Chaucer Close homes

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

EPC Rating for 8 Chaucer Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,756

Street avg £2,757

Strongly below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

117/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Masefield — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Longleaze Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN4 8JX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

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