What kind of home is Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, SN5 4DU?

Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, SN5 4DU is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What did Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, SN5 4DU sell for?

Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, SN5 4DU last sold for £295,000 in August 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £150,000 in August 2014, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, SN5 4DU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2014 and August 2016, Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, SN5 4DU rose from £150,000 to £295,000, a change of £145,000. That works out to roughly +40.9% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, SN5 4DU have?

The current EPC rating for Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, SN5 4DU is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in October 2015. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, SN5 4DU?

Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, SN5 4DU has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (1,249 sq ft), around 58 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN5 4DU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, SN5 4DU use?

The latest EPC at Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, SN5 4DU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, SN5 4DU?

Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, SN5 4DU has council approval for single-storey extension granted in February 2015 under ref. 14/11742/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, SN5 4DU?

Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, SN5 4DU 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 Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, SN5 4DU in?

Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, SN5 4DU sits in Purton, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN5 postcode district.

Is Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, SN5 4DU in a safe area?

Police records around Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, SN5 4DU show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, SN5 4DU?

The closest primary school to Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, SN5 4DU is St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton (392m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bradon Forest School (628m).

How well connected is Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, SN5 4DU?

The closest bus stop to Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, SN5 4DU is The Square, 139m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4DU

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

116 m²

1249 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Studio Cottage

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

Studio Cottage is a two-bedroom detached house in Purton, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 4DU). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2015) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The latest certificate is from October 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe and outbuildings.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in August 2016. Across 2014–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 40.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £359,000 is 21.7% above the 2016 sale price.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
OutbuildingsYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Studio Cottage ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Oct 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2015

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2015from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromD58toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

29%56%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Studio Cottage, Hyde Lane, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Feb 2015
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey
Change of use of Self Contained Annexe to Seperate Dwelling, Loft Conversion Including Dormer Windows and Front Single Storey Extension.
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
14/11742/FUL
View planning record
Sept 2014
ExtensionFull
In report
Front Extension, Loft Conversion & Annexe Conversion
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
14/09224/FUL
View planning record

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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

£359,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 40.9% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£295,000

Growth on file: 40.9% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

4 August 2016Most recent
£295,000
+96.7%over 1 year
14 August 2014
£150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 4DU: £375,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in SN5 4DU

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On the street

Versus other Hyde Lane homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Studio Cottage stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,543

Street avg £2,982

On par

Floor Area

116 m²

Street avg 154 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 8.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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1 Bunce Court, Purton

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1 College Road, Purton

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£311k

1 Highridge Close, Purton

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£161k

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

The Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN5 4DU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN5 4DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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