What kind of home is 29 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX?

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

When did 29 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX last change hands?

29 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX last sold for £120,000 in July 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £123,750 in October 2004, so prices have been flat over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 29 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2004 and July 2012, 29 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX fell from £123,750 to £120,000, a change of £3,750. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 29 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX?

The current EPC rating for 29 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in January 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 29 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX?

29 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (896 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 29 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX use?

The latest EPC at 29 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 29 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX?

29 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.

Which area is 29 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX in?

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

How safe is the area around 29 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX?

Police records around 29 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX 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.

What schools are near 29 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX?

The closest primary school to 29 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 29 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX?

The closest bus stop to 29 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX is Chalgrove Field, 54m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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29 Cottington Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8PX

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

83 m²

896 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 29 Cottington Close

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

29 Cottington Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 8PX). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 896 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2009) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The latest certificate is from January 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Today's modelled estimate of £226,000 sits 88.3% above the 2012 sale of £120,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£134/sq ft) was about 22.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 14 years since the last transfer (July 2012).

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
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

29 Cottington Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Jan 2019

Current Certificate

Jan 2009

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 5 January 2019

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 Cottington Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8PX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29 Cottington Close 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.

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

Current estimate

£226,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.4% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£120,000

Growth on file: -0.4% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

5 July 2012Most recent
£120,000
-3.0%over 7 years
21 October 2004
£123,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 8PX: £160,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in SN5 8PX

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.

EPC Rating for 29 Cottington Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,442

Street avg £1,498

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Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 77 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

186/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

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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