What kind of home is 1 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS?

1 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS last change hands?

1 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS last sold for £267,000 in December 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £118,000 in March 2002, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2002 and December 2018, 1 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS rose from £118,000 to £267,000, a change of £149,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS?

The current EPC rating for 1 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS?

1 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN5 8NS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS use?

The latest EPC at 1 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS have?

1 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS has council approval for two-storey side and rear extension granted in June 2019 under ref. S/HOU/19/0609. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS?

1 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS in?

1 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS sits in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN5 postcode district.

Is 1 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS 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 1 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS?

The closest primary school to 1 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS is Millbrook Primary School (586m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lydiard Park Academy (1.4km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS?

The closest bus stop to 1 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS is Langdale Drive, 126m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

1 Hopton Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8NS

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Get directions

Overview

About 1 Hopton Close

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

1 Hopton Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 8NS). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2019. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £321,000 is 20.2% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£310/sq ft) was about 62.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £267,000 in December 2018.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Hopton Close

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

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Apr 2018

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 April 2028

1 year remaining

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC D

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £595 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Hopton Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8NS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side and rear extension at 1 Hopton Close.

1 application on record at 1 Hopton Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8NS

1decisions1extensions12documents1nearby

Jun 2019
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property
Erection of a two storey side/front extension.
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
S/HOU/19/0609
Full record in report

Unlock 1 Hopton Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8NS's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
All 1 application on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
The 12 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£321,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 17 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2018)

£267,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

11 December 2018Most recent
£267,000
+126.3%over 16 years
1 March 2002
£118,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 8NS: £300,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in SN5 8NS

On the street

Versus other Hopton Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Hopton Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£3,338

Street avg £2,974

Above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Hopton Close

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

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£235k

1 Cottington Close, Freshbrook

SN5 8PX

3 bed1 bath

£225k

1 Basingstoke Close, Freshbrook

SN5 8RB

3 bed

£120k

1 Corfe Road, Toothill

SN5 8JL

3 bed

£244k

1 Beverley, Toothill

SN5 8BH

2 bed

£423k

1 Dartmoor Close

SN5 8ZR

4 bed2 bath

£428k

1 Chudleigh, Freshbrook

SN5 8NQ

4 bed2 bath

£435k

1 Beaumaris Road, Toothill

SN5 8LW

4 bed2 bath

£231k

1 Chalgrove Field, Freshbrook

SN5 8QA

2 bed1 bath

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.

Full Swindon report

Crime

186/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Langdale Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Millbrook Primary School. 16 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 8NS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN5 8NS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.4dB

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 1 Hopton Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8NS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.