What kind of home is 71 Ascham Road, SN5 6BE?

71 Ascham Road, SN5 6BE is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 71 Ascham Road, SN5 6BE?

71 Ascham Road, SN5 6BE last sold for £149,500 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £90,000 in September 2013, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 71 Ascham Road, SN5 6BE?

Across 2 sales between September 2013 and March 2025, 71 Ascham Road, SN5 6BE rose from £90,000 to £149,500, a change of £59,500. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 71 Ascham Road, SN5 6BE?

The current EPC rating for 71 Ascham Road, SN5 6BE is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 71 Ascham Road, SN5 6BE?

71 Ascham Road, SN5 6BE has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SN5 6BE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 71 Ascham Road, SN5 6BE use?

The latest EPC at 71 Ascham Road, SN5 6BE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 71 Ascham Road, SN5 6BE?

71 Ascham Road, SN5 6BE 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.

Which area is 71 Ascham Road, SN5 6BE in?

71 Ascham Road, SN5 6BE sits in Grange Park, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN5 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 71 Ascham Road, SN5 6BE?

Police records around 71 Ascham Road, SN5 6BE show an average of 186 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 71 Ascham Road, SN5 6BE?

The closest primary school to 71 Ascham Road, SN5 6BE is Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School (425m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lydiard Park Academy (686m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 71 Ascham Road, SN5 6BE?

The closest bus stop to 71 Ascham Road, SN5 6BE is Grange Park Subway, 130m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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71 Ascham Road, Grange Park, Swindon, SN5 6BE

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 71 Ascham Road

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

71 Ascham Road is a two-bedroom detached house in Grange Park, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 6BE). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 62 m² this is the 31st smallest of 34 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 49–64 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in December 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.

It changed hands recently, sold March 2025 for £149,500. Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£224/sq ft) was about 35.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 November 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Dec 2011

EPC improved fromD67toC72

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 71 Ascham Road, Grange Park, Swindon, SN5 6BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

71 Ascham Road has no planning applications on 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.

71 Ascham Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£162,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£149,500

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2025Most recent
£149,500
+66.1%over 11 years
30 September 2013
£90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 6BE: £150,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in SN5 6BE

On the street

Versus other Ascham Road homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 71 Ascham Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,411

Street avg £1,646

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Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£221k

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1 Bosworth Road, Grange Park

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3 bed

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1 Cabot Drive, Grange Park

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3 bed1 bath

£345k

1 Devereux Close, Grange Park

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3 bed1 bath

£356k

1 Bainbridge Close, Grange Park

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3 bed1 bath

£359k

1 Bale Close, Grange Park

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3 bed

Area

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Crime

186/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Grange Park Subway — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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