What type of property is 8 Castilian Mews, SN5 5PR?

8 Castilian Mews, SN5 5PR is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 8 Castilian Mews, SN5 5PR last change hands?

8 Castilian Mews, SN5 5PR last sold for £140,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £41,000 in February 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Castilian Mews, SN5 5PR?

Across 5 sales between February 1995 and August 2023, 8 Castilian Mews, SN5 5PR rose from £41,000 to £140,000, a change of £99,000. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Castilian Mews, SN5 5PR have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Castilian Mews, SN5 5PR is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in August 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Castilian Mews, SN5 5PR?

8 Castilian Mews, SN5 5PR has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Castilian Mews, SN5 5PR heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Castilian Mews, SN5 5PR records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Castilian Mews, SN5 5PR?

8 Castilian Mews, SN5 5PR is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Castilian Mews, SN5 5PR located?

8 Castilian Mews, SN5 5PR sits in Shaw, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Castilian Mews, SN5 5PR?

Police records around 8 Castilian Mews, SN5 5PR 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 8 Castilian Mews, SN5 5PR?

The closest primary school to 8 Castilian Mews, SN5 5PR is Brook Field Primary School (417m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lydiard Park Academy (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Castilian Mews, SN5 5PR?

The closest bus stop to 8 Castilian Mews, SN5 5PR is Village Inn, 74m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Castilian Mews, Shaw, Swindon, SN5 5PR

5 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Castilian Mews

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

8 Castilian Mews is an end-of-terrace house in Shaw, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 5PR). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 53 m² this is the 5th smallest of 13 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 31–72 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (79 versus a worst of 57). The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£245/sq ft) was about 28.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2023 for £140,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 3)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2012from Aug 2010

EPC improved fromB81toC70

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

50%17%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2023from Jun 2012

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Castilian Mews, Shaw, Swindon, SN5 5PR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Castilian Mews 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.

8 Castilian Mews has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£153,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£140,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

2 August 2023Most recent
£140,000
+18.6%over 6 years
29 March 2017
£118,000
+31.2%over 11 years
28 July 2005
£89,950
+36.3%over 4 years
24 October 2000
£66,000
+61.0%over 5 years
24 February 1995
£41,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 5PR: £175,000 (2024–2019).

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On the street

Versus other Castilian Mews homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 Castilian Mews runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,642

Street avg £2,355

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Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 42 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

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Comparables

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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.

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

Village Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Brook Field Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN5 5PR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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