What type of property is 31 Castle Dore, SN5 8PQ?

31 Castle Dore, SN5 8PQ is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 31 Castle Dore, SN5 8PQ?

The current EPC rating for 31 Castle Dore, SN5 8PQ is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Castle Dore, SN5 8PQ?

31 Castle Dore, SN5 8PQ has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft). That makes it about 19% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SN5 8PQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Castle Dore, SN5 8PQ heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Castle Dore, SN5 8PQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Castle Dore, SN5 8PQ?

31 Castle Dore, SN5 8PQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 31 Castle Dore, SN5 8PQ located?

31 Castle Dore, SN5 8PQ sits in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 31 Castle Dore, SN5 8PQ?

Police records around 31 Castle Dore, SN5 8PQ 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.

Which schools serve 31 Castle Dore, SN5 8PQ?

The closest primary school to 31 Castle Dore, SN5 8PQ is Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School (306m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lydiard Park Academy (684m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 31 Castle Dore, SN5 8PQ?

The closest bus stop to 31 Castle Dore, SN5 8PQ is Gainsborough Court, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Castle Dore, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8PQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 31 Castle Dore

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

31 Castle Dore is a semi-detached house in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 8PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

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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

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 March 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2014from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromD60toE51

Low Energy Lighting

10%44%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2024from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromE51toC76

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Castle Dore, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8PQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Castle Dore has no planning applications on record.

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.

31 Castle Dore has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£262,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 8PQ: £208,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in SN5 8PQ

On the street

Versus other Castle Dore homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 31 Castle Dore stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Beverley, Toothill

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1 Cottington Close, Freshbrook

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1 Basingstoke Close, Freshbrook

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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.

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Crime

186/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Gainsborough Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN5 8PQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN5 8PQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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