What did 3 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS sell for?

3 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS last sold for £141,950 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has dropped from a D recorded in November 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS?

3 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SN5 7FS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS use?

The latest EPC at 3 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS?

3 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS 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 3 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS in?

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

How safe is the area around 3 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS?

Police records around 3 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS show an average of 186 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS?

The closest bus stop to 3 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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3 Avebury House, Bentham Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7FS

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 Avebury House

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

3 Avebury House is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Westlea, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 7FS). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (November 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 2-band jump. 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 bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. 10 years since the last transfer (March 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemElectric
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

3 Avebury House sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

0.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Nov 2015

EPC improved fromD58toE54

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated

Wall insulation upgraded

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Avebury House, Bentham Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7FS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

Current estimate

£145,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£141,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 March 2016Most recent
£141,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 7FS: £137,500 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in SN5 7FS

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 3 Avebury House lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,327

Street avg £2,589

Strongly below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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.

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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.

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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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FAQ

Common questions

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