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16 Heronbridge Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7DR

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor Ground
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
30 m²
323 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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 semi-detached 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. At 30 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (30–40 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2014) shows a C (score 73). 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, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The latest certificate is from June 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2001–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 sits 60.1% above the 2015 sale of £74,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 30% 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).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Jun 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

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

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.

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.

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

Current estimate

£120,000

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

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£74,950

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

Sales timeline

  1. 20 February 2015Most recent

    £74,950

    +45.5%over 13 years
  2. 1 March 2001

    £51,500

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

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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 is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,498

Street avg £2,130

Strongly above

Floor Area

30 m²

Street avg 36 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly above
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.

Crime

2/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.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 7DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SN5 7DR

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 16 Heronbridge Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7DR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.