What type of property is 8 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS?

8 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS is a semi-detached house.

When did 8 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS last change hands?

8 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS last sold for £144,950 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS?

The current EPC rating for 8 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in November 2015. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS?

8 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS?

8 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.

Where is 8 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS located?

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

What is crime like near 8 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS?

Police records around 8 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.

Which schools serve 8 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS?

The closest primary school to 8 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.

What transport links are near 8 Avebury House, Bentham Close, SN5 7FS?

The closest bus stop to 8 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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8 Avebury House, Bentham Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7FS

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor ground floor

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 8 Avebury House

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

8 Avebury House is a semi-detached house in Westlea, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 7FS). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft) and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2015) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. The latest certificate is from November 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Last sold in March 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Nov 2025

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Avebury House, Bentham Close, Westlea, Swindon, SN5 7FS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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

£153,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£144,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 March 2016Most recent
£144,950

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

8 Avebury House is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£2,543

Street avg £2,555

On par

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

10 years

Street avg 9 years

Strongly above

Comparables

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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

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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