What type of property is 2 Lydford Close, SN5 5UF?

2 Lydford Close, SN5 5UF is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Lydford Close, SN5 5UF?

2 Lydford Close, SN5 5UF last sold for £325,000 in February 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £106,000 in December 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Lydford Close, SN5 5UF appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 1995 and February 2014, 2 Lydford Close, SN5 5UF rose from £106,000 to £325,000, a change of £219,000. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Lydford Close, SN5 5UF?

The current EPC rating for 2 Lydford Close, SN5 5UF is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in February 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Lydford Close, SN5 5UF?

2 Lydford Close, SN5 5UF has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (1,410 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN5 5UF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Lydford Close, SN5 5UF heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Lydford Close, SN5 5UF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Lydford Close, SN5 5UF had any planning applications?

2 Lydford Close, SN5 5UF has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in June 2010. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Lydford Close, SN5 5UF?

2 Lydford Close, SN5 5UF is in council tax band E.

Where is 2 Lydford Close, SN5 5UF located?

2 Lydford Close, SN5 5UF sits in Nine Elms, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Lydford Close, SN5 5UF?

Police records around 2 Lydford Close, SN5 5UF 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 2 Lydford Close, SN5 5UF?

The closest primary school to 2 Lydford Close, SN5 5UF is Brook Field Primary School (172m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lydiard Park Academy (1.5km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Lydford Close, SN5 5UF?

The closest bus stop to 2 Lydford Close, SN5 5UF is Standings Close, 61m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Lydford Close, Nine Elms, Swindon, SN5 5UF

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

131 m²

1410 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Lydford Close

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

2 Lydford Close is a detached house in Nine Elms, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 5UF). It has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (around 1410 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2015) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On the market in February 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Across 1995–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £452,000 is 39.1% above the 2014 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2010.

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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.

2 Lydford Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 Feb 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2015

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Jun 2013

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Lydford Close, Nine Elms, Swindon, SN5 5UF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jun 2010
Change Of UseFull
In report
Change of Use from public open space to private garden.
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
S/10/0573
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What's in 2 Lydford Close, Nine Elms, Swindon, SN5 5UF's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

2 Lydford Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£452,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£325,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

17 February 2014Most recent
£325,000
+97.0%over 14 years
27 May 1999
£165,000
+55.7%over 3 years
8 December 1995
£106,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 5UF: £265,000 (2013–1996).

Nearby sales in SN5 5UF

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Comparables

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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

Standings Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Brook Field Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN5 5UF 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 5UF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low

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