What kind of home is 12 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS?

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

What did 12 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS sell for?

12 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS last sold for £275,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £152,500 in October 2010, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2010 and July 2024, 12 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS rose from £152,500 to £275,000, a change of £122,500. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS?

12 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS use?

The latest EPC at 12 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS?

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

Which area is 12 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS in?

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

What is crime like near 12 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS?

Police records around 12 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS 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.

What schools are near 12 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS?

The closest primary school to 12 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.

How well connected is 12 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS?

The closest bus stop to 12 Hopton Close, SN5 8NS is Langdale Drive, 126m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Hopton Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8NS

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Hopton Close

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

12 Hopton Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 8NS). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 2010–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£284/sq ft) was about 62.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2024 for £275,000.

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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
Bathrooms1

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Jun 2010

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2024from Feb 2015

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Hopton Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8NS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Hopton Close 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.

12 Hopton Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£296,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£275,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

11 July 2024Most recent
£275,000
+80.3%over 13 years
25 October 2010
£152,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 8NS: £262,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in SN5 8NS

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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.

Years Held for 12 Hopton Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,056

Street avg £2,339

Above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

2/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.

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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

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