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15 Birdcombe Road, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7BJ

4 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
38 m²
409 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 15 Birdcombe Road

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

15 Birdcombe Road is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Westlea, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 7BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 93), a 2-band jump.

Across 1998–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £148,000 sits 74.1% above the 2011 sale of £85,000. At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (66 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last changed hands 15 years ago, in October 2011. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

15 Birdcombe Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jan 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 January 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2012from Aug 2010
EPC improved fromF31toC72
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2022from Jan 2012
Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Birdcombe Road, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Birdcombe Road has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

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 1998.

Current estimate

£148,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 14 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2011)

£85,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 October 2011Most recent

    £85,000

    -17.1%over 3 years

  2. 3 June 2008

    £102,500

    +22.8%over 2 years

  3. 27 October 2005

    £83,500

    +167.2%over 7 years

  4. 16 January 1998

    £31,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 7BJ: £177,000 (2026–2022).

On the street

Versus other Birdcombe Road homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 15 Birdcombe Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,237

Street avg £2,652

Below

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 15 Birdcombe Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£135k

1 Avebury House, Bentham Close, Westlea

SN5 7FS

1 bed1 bath
£163k

1 Birdcombe Road, Westlea

SN5 7BJ

1 bed1 bath
£170k

1 Eastleaze Road, Eastleaze

SN5 7EB

1 bed
£172k

1 Frampton Close, Eastleaze

SN5 7EN

1 bed1 bath
£181k

1 Denbeck Wood, Eastleaze

SN5 7EJ

1 bed1 bath
£153k

1 Mannington Lane, Westlea

SN5 7AJ

2 bed1 bath
£222k

1 Littlecote Close, Westlea

SN5 7AL

2 bed1 bath
£224k

1 Melrose Close, Westlea

SN5 7ED

2 bed1 bath
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

Crime

186/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Springhill Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Westlea Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN5 7BJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SN5 7BJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SN5 7BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 15 Birdcombe Road, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7BJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.