What type of property is 22 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY?

22 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY is a semi-detached house.

When did 22 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY last change hands?

22 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY last sold for £270,000 in July 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £50,000 in March 1996, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 22 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 1996 and July 2022, 22 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY rose from £50,000 to £270,000, a change of £220,000. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 22 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY?

The current EPC rating for 22 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 22 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY?

22 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft). That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN5 7BY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 22 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY heated?

The latest EPC at 22 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 22 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY?

22 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY 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.

Where is 22 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY located?

22 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY sits in Westlea, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 22 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY?

Police records around 22 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY 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.

Which schools serve 22 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY?

The closest primary school to 22 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY is Westlea Primary School (202m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lydiard Park Academy (1.6km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 22 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY?

The closest bus stop to 22 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY is Birdcombe Road, 211m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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22 Benwell Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7BY

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 22 Benwell Close

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

22 Benwell Close is a semi-detached house in Westlea, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 7BY). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 1996–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£374/sq ft) was about 108.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 67 m² it's 23.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (88 m² median across 24 EPCs). Most recent transfer: July 2022 at £270,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromD68toC71

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Benwell Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Benwell 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.

22 Benwell Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£273,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£270,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

14 July 2022Most recent
£270,000
+440.0%over 26 years
31 March 1996
£50,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 7BY: £299,000 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Benwell Close homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 22 Benwell Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,030

Street avg £2,568

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above

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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.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Birdcombe Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Westlea Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN5 7BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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