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23 Birdcombe Road, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7BJ

5 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
36 m²
388 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Freehold
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Overview

About 23 Birdcombe Road

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

23 Birdcombe Road is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Westlea, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 7BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump.

At 36 m² it sits well below the postcode median (66 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sold in August 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1997–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £159,000 is 29.3% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£317/sq ft) was about 68% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2016.

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

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • 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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 November 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Aug 2010
EPC improved fromE49toC72
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Birdcombe Road, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 23 Birdcombe Road.

1 application on record at 23 Birdcombe Road, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7BJ

1decisions1extensions14documents
  1. Feb 2016
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Erection of two storey side extension

    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    S/15/2048
    Full record in report

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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.

23 Birdcombe Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£159,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£123,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 August 2016Most recent

    £123,000

    +28.1%over 1 year

  2. 14 November 2014

    £96,000

    +3.2%over 8 years

  3. 12 October 2006

    £93,000

    +8.8%over 3 years

  4. 21 August 2003

    £85,500

    +169.3%over 6 years

  5. 3 April 1997

    £31,750

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.

On floor area, 23 Birdcombe Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,417

Street avg £2,598

Above

Floor Area

36 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Birdcombe Road

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

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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.
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£172k

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£181k

1 Denbeck Wood, Eastleaze

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1 bed1 bath
£135k

1 Avebury House, Bentham Close, Westlea

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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.
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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.

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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

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