What type of property is 16 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR?

16 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 16 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR last change hands?

16 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR last sold for £74,950 in February 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £51,500 in March 2001, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 16 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR?

Across 2 sales between March 2001 and February 2015, 16 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR rose from £51,500 to £74,950, a change of £23,450. That works out to roughly +2.7% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR?

The current EPC rating for 16 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2013 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR?

16 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR has a recorded floor area of 30 m² (323 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN5 7DR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR?

16 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 16 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR located?

16 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR sits in Westlea, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN5 postcode district.

Is 16 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR show an average of 186 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 16 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR?

The closest primary school to 16 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR is Westlea Primary School (441m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lydiard Park Academy (1.5km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR?

The closest bus stop to 16 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR is Springhill Close, 39m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Heronbridge Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7DR

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

30 m²

323 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 16 Heronbridge Close

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

16 Heronbridge Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Westlea, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 7DR). It has a recorded floor area of 30 m² (around 323 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2001–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £127,000 sits 69.4% above the 2015 sale of £74,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 34.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in February 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. At 30 m² it's 18.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (37 m² median across 22 EPCs).

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

16 Heronbridge Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromE42toC73

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

40%20%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2026from Jun 2014

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Heronbridge Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Heronbridge Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

16 Heronbridge Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£127,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£74,950

Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

20 February 2015Most recent
£74,950
+45.5%over 13 years
1 March 2001
£51,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 7DR: £85,000 (2022–2021).

Nearby sales in SN5 7DR

On the street

Versus other Heronbridge Close homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Heronbridge Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,498

Street avg £2,095

Strongly above

Floor Area

30 m²

Street avg 36 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£135k

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1 Birdcombe Road, Westlea

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1 bed1 bath

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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

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£224k

1 Melrose Close, Westlea

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2 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

186/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Springhill Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 7DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN5 7DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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