16 Heronbridge Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7DR
About 16 Heronbridge Close
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
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Jun 2024
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Wall insulation upgraded
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
16 Heronbridge Close has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
16 Heronbridge Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£120,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 14 years.
£74,950
Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 14 years.
Sales timeline
20 February 2015Most recent
£74,950
+45.5%over 13 years1 March 2001
£51,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 7DR: £85,000 (2022–2021).
Nearby sales in SN5 7DR
1 Heronbridge Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7DR
Sold Sept 2022
£65,00019 Heronbridge Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7DR
Sold Jul 2022
£90,00010 Heronbridge Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7DR
Sold Jun 2022
£110,0003 Heronbridge Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7DR
Sold Jan 2022
£85,0005 Heronbridge Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7DR
Sold Apr 2021
£72,500
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Versus other Heronbridge Close homes
16 Heronbridge Close is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£2,498
Street avg £2,130
Floor Area
30 m²
Street avg 36 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.2 t/year
Street avg 1.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.5dB