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5 Gainsborough Way, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8PB

4 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
117 m²
1259 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 5 Gainsborough Way

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

5 Gainsborough Way is a detached house in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 8PB). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

A recent sale: £440,000 in March 2025. Across 1995–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£349/sq ft) was about 17% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Nov 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 November 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Mar 2012
EPC improved fromD62toC73
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Gainsborough Way, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Gainsborough Way has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Price for 5 Gainsborough Way has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£453,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£440,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 March 2025Most recent

    £440,000

    +175.0%over 8 years

  2. 3 March 2017

    £160,000

    -33.9%over 4 years

  3. 13 June 2012

    £242,000

    +142.0%over 16 years

  4. 22 November 1995

    £100,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in SN5 8PB: £278,000 (2021–2006).

On the street

Versus other Gainsborough Way homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Gainsborough Way outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,761

Street avg £2,924

Strongly above

Floor Area

117 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Gainsborough Way

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

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£435k

1 Beaumaris Road, Toothill

SN5 8LW

4 bed2 bath
£428k

1 Chudleigh, Freshbrook

SN5 8NQ

4 bed2 bath
£423k

1 Dartmoor Close

SN5 8ZR

4 bed2 bath
£352k

1 Ashburnham Close, Freshbrook

SN5 8RA

£323k

1 Castle Dore, Freshbrook

SN5 8PQ

£313k

1 Adwalton Close, Freshbrook

SN5 8NG

£275k

1 Chepstow Close, Toothill

SN5 8BP

£250k

1 Alnwick, Toothill

SN5 8JJ

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

Freshbrook Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School. 15 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 8PB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SN5 8PB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SN5 8PB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

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 5 Gainsborough Way, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8PB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.