What type of property is 15 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX?

15 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 15 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX?

15 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX last sold for £160,000 in April 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £119,950 in December 2005, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 15 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX?

Across 2 sales between December 2005 and April 2017, 15 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX rose from £119,950 to £160,000, a change of £40,050. That works out to roughly +2.6% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX?

The current EPC rating for 15 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX?

15 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX?

15 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 15 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX located?

15 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX sits in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN5 postcode district.

Is 15 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX 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.

Which schools serve 15 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX?

The closest primary school to 15 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX is Millbrook Primary School (174m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lydiard Park Academy (1.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 15 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX?

The closest bus stop to 15 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX is Chalgrove Field, 54m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Cottington Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8PX

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Cottington Close

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

15 Cottington Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 8PX). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2005–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £225,000 is 40.6% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£169/sq ft) was about 56.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in April 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

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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

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

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)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from May 2011

EPC improved fromD65toC72

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

18%56%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Cottington Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8PX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Cottington 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.

15 Cottington Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£225,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£160,000

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

27 April 2017Most recent
£160,000
+33.4%over 11 years
8 December 2005
£119,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 8PX: £120,000 (2024–2012).

Nearby sales in SN5 8PX

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On the street

Versus other Cottington Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 15 Cottington Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,818

Street avg £1,227

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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

Chalgrove Field — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Millbrook Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN5 8PX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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