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

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
78 m²
840 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. 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 £289,000 sits 100.7% 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

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • GarageIntegral
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Jul 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

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

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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
  1. Dec 2001
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    ERECTION OF GARAGE EXTENSION, CAR PORT AND NEW WINDOW

    Reference
    N/01/02299/FUL
    Full record in report

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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

£289,000

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

  1. 30 June 2005Most recent

    £144,000

    +221.8%over 8 years

  2. 17 January 1997

    £44,750

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

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.

Price per m² for 8 Chaucer Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,846

Street avg £2,757

Strongly below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Chaucer Close

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

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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
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£308k

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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.
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Crime

2/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.

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 8JX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SN4 8JX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SN4 8JX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

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

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