What kind of home is 10 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED?

10 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 10 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED last change hands?

10 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED last sold for £205,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £49,500 in March 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 10 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between March 1997 and March 2023, 10 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED rose from £49,500 to £205,000, a change of £155,500. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 10 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED?

The current EPC rating for 10 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in March 2013. It has dropped from a C recorded in August 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 10 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED?

10 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 10 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED use?

The latest EPC at 10 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 10 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED?

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

Which area is 10 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED in?

10 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED sits in Westlea, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN5 postcode district.

Is 10 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED in a safe area?

Police records around 10 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED 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 10 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED?

The closest primary school to 10 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED is Westlea Primary School (256m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lydiard Park Academy (1.4km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 10 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED?

The closest bus stop to 10 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED is Stonefield Close, 27m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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10 Melrose Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7ED

5 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 10 Melrose Close

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

10 Melrose Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Westlea, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 7ED). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2013) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (August 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£353/sq ft) was about 83% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2023 for £205,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Mar 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2013

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2013from Aug 2010

EPC improved fromC71toD63

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Melrose Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Melrose 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.

Price for 10 Melrose Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£219,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£205,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2023Most recent
£205,000
+57.7%over 16 years
12 January 2007
£129,995
+46.9%over 4 years
8 April 2002
£88,500
+47.5%over 3 years
19 March 1999
£59,995
+21.2%over 1 year
21 March 1997
£49,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 7ED: £185,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in SN5 7ED

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On the street

Versus other Melrose Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 10 Melrose Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,796

Street avg £3,089

Above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Swindon report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Stonefield Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Westlea Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN5 7ED from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN5 7ED

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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