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

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
35 m²
377 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 18 Avebury House

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

18 Avebury House is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Westlea, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 7FS). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band A. At 35 m² this is the 2nd 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 (June 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 35 m² it sits well below the postcode median (55 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £139,000 is 12.1% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£329/sq ft) was about 45.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 years since the last transfer (February 2016).

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

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • Heating systemElectric
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

18 Avebury House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
0.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Nov 2015
EPC improved fromE54toC69
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated

Wall insulation upgraded

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Avebury House, Bentham Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7FS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Avebury House has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
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.

18 Avebury House outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,541

Street avg £2,529

Strongly above

Floor Area

35 m²

Street avg 53 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Avebury House

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

186/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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for SN5 7FS

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 18 Avebury House, Bentham Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7FS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.