What kind of home is 43 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX?

43 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 43 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX have?

The current EPC rating for 43 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 43 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX?

43 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft). That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN5 8PX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 43 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX use?

The latest EPC at 43 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 43 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX?

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

Which area is 43 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX in?

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

Is 43 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX in a safe area?

Police records around 43 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 43 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX?

The closest primary school to 43 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.

How well connected is 43 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX?

The closest bus stop to 43 Cottington Close, SN5 8PX is Chalgrove Field, 54m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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43 Cottington Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8PX

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 43 Cottington Close

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

43 Cottington Close is a mid-terrace house in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 8PX). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 93), a 2-band jump.

At 56 m² it sits well below the postcode median (83 m² across 17 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

43 Cottington Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 March 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Jun 2011

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 43 Cottington Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8PX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

43 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.

43 Cottington Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£168,000

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 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.

On co₂ emissions, 43 Cottington Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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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 Conisborough, Toothill

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1 Bosham Close, Toothill

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1 Bloomsbury Close, Freshbrook

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£132k

1 Crawford Close, Freshbrook

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1 bed1 bath

£216k

1 Colchester Close, Toothill

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2 bed

£216k

1 Cowdrey Close, Toothill

SN5 8JP

£225k

1 Basingstoke Close, Freshbrook

SN5 8RB

3 bed

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

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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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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