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21 Cromwell, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8LZ

Solar panels
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
121 m²
1302 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 21 Cromwell

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

21 Cromwell is a three-bedroom detached house in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 8LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£273/sq ft) was about 57.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2023 for £355,000.

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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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Heating systemAir source
  • Solar panelsYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Energy

Energy performance

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

21 Cromwell's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Feb 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Jun 2012
EPC improved fromD59toC75
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
36%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Cromwell, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Cromwell has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in 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.

21 Cromwell has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£360,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 28 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£355,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 February 2023Most recent

    £355,000

    +373.3%over 27 years
  2. 2 June 1995

    £75,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 8LZ: £330,000 (2025–2020).

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On the street

Versus other Cromwell homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 21 Cromwell stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,934

Street avg £2,214

Strongly above

Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 121 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above
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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Langdale Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Millbrook Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 8LZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SN5 8LZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SN5 8LZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

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 21 Cromwell, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8LZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.