What type of property is 20 Squires Copse, SN5 5HB?

20 Squires Copse, SN5 5HB is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 20 Squires Copse, SN5 5HB sell for?

20 Squires Copse, SN5 5HB last sold for £340,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £95,000 in April 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Squires Copse, SN5 5HB appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between April 1996 and September 2024, 20 Squires Copse, SN5 5HB rose from £95,000 to £340,000, a change of £245,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Squires Copse, SN5 5HB?

The current EPC rating for 20 Squires Copse, SN5 5HB is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Squires Copse, SN5 5HB?

20 Squires Copse, SN5 5HB has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Squires Copse, SN5 5HB heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Squires Copse, SN5 5HB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Squires Copse, SN5 5HB?

20 Squires Copse, SN5 5HB is in council tax band E.

Where is 20 Squires Copse, SN5 5HB located?

20 Squires Copse, SN5 5HB sits in Peatmoor, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN5 postcode district.

Is 20 Squires Copse, SN5 5HB in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Squires Copse, SN5 5HB 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.

Which schools serve 20 Squires Copse, SN5 5HB?

The closest primary school to 20 Squires Copse, SN5 5HB is Peatmoor Community Primary School (260m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lydiard Park Academy (2.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20 Squires Copse, SN5 5HB?

The closest bus stop to 20 Squires Copse, SN5 5HB is Horseshoe Crescent, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Squires Copse, Peatmoor, Swindon, SN5 5HB

4 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20 Squires Copse

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

20 Squires Copse is a three-bedroom detached house in Peatmoor, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 5HB). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£316/sq ft) was about 103.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £340,000 in September 2024.

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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

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

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 2020

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromC74toD68

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Squires Copse, Peatmoor, Swindon, SN5 5HB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Squires Copse has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

20 Squires Copse has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£372,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£340,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

26 September 2024Most recent
£340,000
+80.9%over 13 years
19 November 2010
£188,000
+59.3%over 10 years
29 November 1999
£118,000
+24.2%over 3 years
11 April 1996
£95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 5HB: £415,000 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Squires Copse homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Squires Copse outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,400

Street avg £2,424

Strongly above

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 109 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Horseshoe Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Peatmoor Community Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN5 5HB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN5 5HB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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