What is the council tax band for 3 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY?

3 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY is in council tax band D.

Which area is 3 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY in?

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

How safe is the area around 3 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY?

Police records around 3 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.

What schools are near 3 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY?

The closest primary school to 3 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 transport links are near 3 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY?

The closest bus stop to 3 Benwell Close, SN5 7BY is Birdcombe Road, 211m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Benwell Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7BY

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 3 Benwell Close

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

3 Benwell Close is a property in Westlea, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 7BY). It has council tax band D.

Energy

Energy performance

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

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Benwell Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

No planning applications are recorded against 3 Benwell Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7BY. The full report also 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.

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 7BY: £299,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SN5 7BY

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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1 Alveston Close, Westlea

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1 Anglesey Close, Westlea

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£100k

1 Applewood Court, Westlea

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£346k

1 Austin Road, Eastleaze

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£138k

1 Avebury House, Bentham Close, Westlea

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1 Benwell Close, Westlea

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£168k

1 Birdcombe Road, Westlea

SN5 7BJ

1 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

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.

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

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65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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