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20 Grantham Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8NZ

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
64 m²
689 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 20 Grantham Close

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

20 Grantham Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 8NZ). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since January 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2001–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £243,000 sits 76.7% above the 2007 sale of £137,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£200/sq ft) was about 28% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
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(1 of 2)
Jul 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Feb 2009
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Grantham Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8NZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Grantham 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£243,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 5 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2007)

£137,500

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 January 2007Most recent

    £137,500

    +37.5%over 5 years
  2. 19 November 2001

    £100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 8NZ: £234,500 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Grantham Close homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 20 Grantham Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,148

Street avg £2,388

On par

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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

0.5 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 8NZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SN5 8NZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for SN5 8NZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.5dB

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 20 Grantham Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8NZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.