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17 Heronbridge Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7DR

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Bedroom
1
Floor area
31 m²
334 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 17 Heronbridge Close

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

17 Heronbridge Close is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Westlea, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 7DR). It has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (around 334 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 5 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity. At 31 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 23 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 30–40 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 23 units on file.

It hasn't traded since February 1998, a hold of 28 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 sits 352.8% above the 1998 sale of £26,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£79/sq ft) was about 56.1% below the postcode norm. At 31 m² it's 16.2% 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

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingYes

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.
Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Dec 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2013from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromD68toE42
Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Nov 2013from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromE42toC70
Low Energy Lighting
0%20%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2023from Dec 2013
EPC improved fromC70toD66
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
20%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Heronbridge Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 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.

17 Heronbridge Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1998).

Current estimate

£120,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1998)

£26,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 February 1998Most recent

    £26,500

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.

17 Heronbridge Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£855

Street avg £2,208

Strongly below

Floor Area

31 m²

Street avg 36 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Below
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

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