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Sonara, College Road, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4AR

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Sonara

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

Sonara is a two-bedroom detached house in Purton, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 4AR). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 70 m² it sits well below the postcode median (111 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2024. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£478/sq ft) was about 97.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £360,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
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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)
Jun 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 June 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from May 2012
EPC improved fromF29toC78
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
50%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (25 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Sonara, College Road, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sonara has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at Sonara, College Road, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4AR

1decisions1extensions7documents5nearby
  1. May 2024
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension.

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/2024/03412
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 5 notable nearby
  • The 7 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.
Current estimate

£365,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£360,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 November 2023Most recent

    £360,000

    +81.8%over 17 years

  2. 3 February 2006

    £198,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 4AR: £370,000 (2026–2019).

On the street

Versus other College Road homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², Sonara stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,143

Street avg £2,916

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

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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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£268k

1 Glevum Close, Purton

SN5 4HA

2 bed1 bath
£373k

1 Hill View, Purton

SN5 4GP

3 bed2 bath
£350k

1 Gleed Close, Purton

SN5 4FG

3 bed1 bath
£336k

1 Bunce Court, Purton

SN5 4FJ

3 bed2 bath
£398k

1 College Road, Purton

SN5 4AR

3 bed
£325k

1 Highridge Close, Purton

SN5 4BS

3 bed1 bath
£317k

1 Kibblewhite Close, Purton

SN5 4EQ

3 bed2 bath
£159k

1 Dogridge, Purton

SN5 4DL

2 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

186/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bradon Forest School Bus Park — bus stop.

Closest school

0.0 km

St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton. 6 schools nearby.

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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 SN5 4AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SN5 4AR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SN5 4AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.7dB

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 Sonara, College Road, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4AR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.