18 Avebury House, Bentham Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7FS
About 18 Avebury House
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).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- Heating systemElectric
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
18 Avebury House's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 16 June 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Hot water system upgraded
Wall insulation upgraded
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Level 3 Building Survey
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Planning history
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.
Sales history & valuation
£139,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£123,950
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
5 February 2016Most recent
£123,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 7FS: £137,500 (2025–2018).
Nearby sales in SN5 7FS
6 Avebury House, Bentham Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7FS
Sold Mar 2025
£137,50011 Avebury House, Bentham Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7FS
Sold Dec 2021
£150,0007 Avebury House, Bentham Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7FS
Sold Feb 2021
£145,00015 Avebury House, Bentham Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7FS
Sold Apr 2019
£124,50016 Avebury House, Bentham Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7FS
Sold Jun 2018
£126,000
Versus other Bentham Close homes
18 Avebury House outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,541
Street avg £2,529
Floor Area
35 m²
Street avg 53 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
0.6 t/year
Street avg 1.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.9dB







