What type of property is 13 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED?

13 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED is a mid-terrace house.

What did 13 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED sell for?

13 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED last sold for £180,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 8 sales on record going back to £46,500 in March 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 13 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED changed over time?

Across 8 sales between March 1997 and April 2023, 13 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED rose from £46,500 to £180,000, a change of £133,500. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 13 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED?

The current EPC rating for 13 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in December 2013. It has dropped from a C recorded in December 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 13 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED?

13 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 13 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED heated?

The latest EPC at 13 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 13 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED?

13 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.

Where is 13 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED located?

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

Is 13 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED in a safe area?

Police records around 13 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.

Which schools serve 13 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED?

The closest primary school to 13 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.

What is the nearest station to 13 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED?

The closest bus stop to 13 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED is Stonefield Close, 27m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Melrose Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7ED

8 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 13 Melrose Close

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

13 Melrose Close is a mid-terrace house in Westlea, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 7ED). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2013) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (December 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from December 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £212,000 is 17.8% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£304/sq ft) was about 67.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £180,000 in April 2023.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 13 Dec 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2013

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Melrose Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 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.

13 Melrose Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£212,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£180,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

27 April 2023Most recent
£180,000
+49.7%over 9 years
12 June 2013
£120,250
+3.7%over 3 years
11 May 2010
£116,000
-10.8%
26 March 2010
£130,000
+8.3%over 3 years
17 November 2006
£120,000
+13.2%over 1 year
11 February 2005
£106,000
+68.3%over 5 years
9 September 1999
£63,000
+35.5%over 2 years
7 March 1997
£46,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 7ED: £205,000 (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.

13 Melrose Close is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£3,273

Street avg £3,141

Above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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

80 dB

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