What kind of home is 1 Beehive Close, SN5 5UL?

1 Beehive Close, SN5 5UL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 1 Beehive Close, SN5 5UL sell for?

1 Beehive Close, SN5 5UL last sold for £99,000 in August 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £45,950 in October 1996, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Beehive Close, SN5 5UL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 1996 and August 2002, 1 Beehive Close, SN5 5UL rose from £45,950 to £99,000, a change of £53,050. That works out to roughly +13.9% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Beehive Close, SN5 5UL?

The current EPC rating for 1 Beehive Close, SN5 5UL is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Beehive Close, SN5 5UL?

1 Beehive Close, SN5 5UL has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Beehive Close, SN5 5UL use?

The latest EPC at 1 Beehive Close, SN5 5UL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Beehive Close, SN5 5UL?

1 Beehive Close, SN5 5UL 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 1 Beehive Close, SN5 5UL in?

1 Beehive Close, SN5 5UL sits in Nine Elms, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Beehive Close, SN5 5UL?

Police records around 1 Beehive Close, SN5 5UL 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 1 Beehive Close, SN5 5UL?

The closest primary school to 1 Beehive Close, SN5 5UL is Brook Field Primary School (364m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lydiard Park Academy (1.7km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Beehive Close, SN5 5UL?

The closest bus stop to 1 Beehive Close, SN5 5UL is Bishopdale Close, 41m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Beehive Close, Nine Elms, Swindon, SN5 5UL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Beehive Close

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

1 Beehive Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Nine Elms, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 5UL). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in December 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Held since August 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1996–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £233,000 sits 135.4% above the 2002 sale of £99,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£164/sq ft) was about 15.1% below the postcode norm.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Dec 2014

EPC improved fromD58toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Beehive Close, Nine Elms, Swindon, SN5 5UL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Beehive Close 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£233,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.9% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£99,000

Growth on file: 13.9% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

20 August 2002Most recent
£99,000
+115.5%over 5 years
3 October 1996
£45,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 5UL: £225,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in SN5 5UL

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On the street

Versus other Beehive Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Beehive Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,768

Street avg £3,200

Strongly below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 57 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

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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

0.0 km

Bishopdale Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 5UL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN5 5UL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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