What kind of home is 5b, Grindal Drive, SN5 6HD?

5b, Grindal Drive, SN5 6HD is a detached house.

How energy efficient is 5b, Grindal Drive, SN5 6HD?

The current EPC rating for 5b, Grindal Drive, SN5 6HD is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5b, Grindal Drive, SN5 6HD?

5b, Grindal Drive, SN5 6HD has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (1,819 sq ft). That makes it about 80% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SN5 6HD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5b, Grindal Drive, SN5 6HD use?

The latest EPC at 5b, Grindal Drive, SN5 6HD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5b, Grindal Drive, SN5 6HD?

5b, Grindal Drive, SN5 6HD 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 5b, Grindal Drive, SN5 6HD in?

5b, Grindal Drive, SN5 6HD sits in Grange Park, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN5 postcode district.

Is 5b, Grindal Drive, SN5 6HD in a safe area?

Police records around 5b, Grindal Drive, SN5 6HD 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 5b, Grindal Drive, SN5 6HD?

The closest primary school to 5b, Grindal Drive, SN5 6HD is Tregoze Primary School (493m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lydiard Park Academy (172m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5b, Grindal Drive, SN5 6HD?

The closest bus stop to 5b, Grindal Drive, SN5 6HD is Eworth Close, 64m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5b, Grindal Drive, Grange Park, Swindon, SN5 6HD

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

169 m²

1819 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5b

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

5b is a detached house in Grange Park, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 6HD). It has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (around 1819 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 169 m² the property is well over the postcode median (95 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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 2)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromD64toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5b, Grindal Drive, Grange Park, Swindon, SN5 6HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5b 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.

5b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£477,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 6HD: £300,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in SN5 6HD

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On the street

Versus other Grindal Drive homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5b outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

169 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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

Eworth Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Lydiard Park Academy. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN5 6HD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN5 6HD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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