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8 Newark Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8NX

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
98 m²
1055 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Newark Close

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

8 Newark Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 8NX). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a corner plot.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2015. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £379,000 is 11.5% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£322/sq ft) was about 71.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2023 at £340,000.

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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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • DrivewayYes
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Jun 2009
EPC improved fromE48toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Newark Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8NX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Newark Close has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

  1. Mar 2015
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Erection of a first floor and single storey rear extension.

    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    S/15/0058
    View planning record

What's in 8 Newark Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8NX's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 8 Newark Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£379,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 21 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£340,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 June 2023Most recent

    £340,000

    +144.6%over 20 years
  2. 18 November 2002

    £139,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 8NX: £240,000 (2024–2016).

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On the street

Versus other Newark Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 8 Newark Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,469

Street avg £2,478

Strongly above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.9 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

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for SN5 8NX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.2dB

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 8 Newark Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8NX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.