What was the last sold price for 16 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS?

16 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS last sold for £126,000 in June 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £124,950 in May 2016, so prices have been flat over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 16 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS?

Across 2 sales between May 2016 and June 2018, 16 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS rose from £124,950 to £126,000, a change of £1,050. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS?

16 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN5 7FS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS use?

The latest EPC at 16 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS?

16 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS 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 16 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS in?

16 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS sits in Westlea, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN5 postcode district.

Is 16 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS 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 16 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS?

The closest primary school to 16 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS is Westlea Primary School (406m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is UTC Swindon (1.7km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 16 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS?

The closest bus stop to 16 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS is Westlea Fire Station, 246m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Avebury House, Bentham Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7FS

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 16 Avebury House

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

16 Avebury House is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Westlea, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 7FS). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012-2021 and council tax band A. At 47 m² this is the 6th smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 34–66 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in November 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2018 at £126,000.

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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
Bathrooms1

Energy

Energy performance

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

16 Avebury House ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

0.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from Nov 2015

EPC improved fromD55toC73

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated

Wall insulation upgraded

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Avebury House, Bentham Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7FS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Avebury House 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.

Current estimate

£132,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.4% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£126,000

Growth on file: 0.4% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

28 June 2018Most recent
£126,000
+0.8%over 2 years
31 May 2016
£124,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 7FS: £145,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in SN5 7FS

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On the street

Versus other Bentham Close homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 16 Avebury House runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,681

Street avg £2,548

Above

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Westlea Fire Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Westlea Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN5 7FS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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