What kind of home is 14 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED?

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

What did 14 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED sell for?

14 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED last sold for £215,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £40,000 in July 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 14 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED?

Across 3 sales between July 1996 and July 2024, 14 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED rose from £40,000 to £215,000, a change of £175,000. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 14 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED?

The current EPC rating for 14 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED?

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

What heating system does 14 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED use?

The latest EPC at 14 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED?

14 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 14 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED in?

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

How safe is the area around 14 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED?

Police records around 14 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 14 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED?

The closest primary school to 14 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 14 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED?

The closest bus stop to 14 Melrose Close, SN5 7ED is Stonefield Close, 27m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Melrose Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7ED

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14 Melrose Close

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

14 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 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£363/sq ft) was about 98.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £215,000 in July 2024.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromD59toC72

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

57%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Melrose Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 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 14 Melrose Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£229,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£215,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

30 July 2024Most recent
£215,000
+7.5%over 2 years
29 September 2021
£200,000
+400.0%over 25 years
16 July 1996
£40,000

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.

Years Held for 14 Melrose Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,909

Street avg £3,078

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Above

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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