When did 8 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR last change hands?

8 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR last sold for £84,500 in April 2008, around 18 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £27,000 in December 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR changed over time?

Across 3 sales between December 1996 and April 2008, 8 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR rose from £27,000 to £84,500, a change of £57,500. That works out to roughly +10.6% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 8 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR?

8 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.

Which area is 8 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR in?

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

Is 8 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR 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 8 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR?

The closest bus stop to 8 Heronbridge Close, SN5 7DR is Springhill Close, 39m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Heronbridge Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7DR

3 sales on record

Bedroom

Council tax

Band A

Overview

About 8 Heronbridge Close

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8 Heronbridge Close is a one-bedroom property in Westlea, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 7DR). It has council tax band A.

Held since April 2008 — that's 18 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1996–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.6% per year.

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

ParkingOff street

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Heronbridge Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Last sold (2008)

£84,500

Growth on file: 10.6% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

6 April 2008Most recent
£84,500
+25.2%over 5 years
3 January 2003
£67,500
+150.0%over 6 years
23 December 1996
£27,000

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

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Area

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Crime

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Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

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Springhill Close — bus stop.

Closest school

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Westlea Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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