What type of property is 16 Fowey, SN5 8QP?

16 Fowey, SN5 8QP is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 16 Fowey, SN5 8QP last change hands?

16 Fowey, SN5 8QP last sold for £295,000 in April 2026. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £230,000 in September 2017. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Fowey, SN5 8QP changed over time?

Across 3 sales between September 2017 and April 2026, 16 Fowey, SN5 8QP rose from £230,000 to £295,000, a change of £65,000. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Fowey, SN5 8QP have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Fowey, SN5 8QP is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Fowey, SN5 8QP?

16 Fowey, SN5 8QP has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN5 8QP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Fowey, SN5 8QP heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Fowey, SN5 8QP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Fowey, SN5 8QP?

16 Fowey, SN5 8QP is in council tax band C.

Where is 16 Fowey, SN5 8QP located?

16 Fowey, SN5 8QP sits in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN5 postcode district.

Is 16 Fowey, SN5 8QP in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Fowey, SN5 8QP 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 16 Fowey, SN5 8QP?

The closest primary school to 16 Fowey, SN5 8QP is Millbrook Primary School (231m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lydiard Park Academy (1.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Fowey, SN5 8QP?

The closest bus stop to 16 Fowey, SN5 8QP is Desborough, 57m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Fowey, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8QP

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 16 Fowey

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

16 Fowey is a three-bedroom detached house in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 8QP). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £295,000 in April 2026. Across 2017–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£381/sq ft) was about 59.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 September 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Oct 2010

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Fowey, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Fowey 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.

Latest sale on 16 Fowey was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£289,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£295,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

29 April 2026Most recent
£295,000
+31.1%over 5 years
8 January 2021
£225,000
-2.2%over 3 years
17 September 2017
£230,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 8QP: £250,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in SN5 8QP

On the street

Versus other Fowey homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 16 Fowey stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,097

Street avg £2,939

Strongly above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par

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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.

£235k

1 Cottington Close, Freshbrook

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1 Basingstoke Close, Freshbrook

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3 bed

£244k

1 Beverley, Toothill

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2 bed

£120k

1 Corfe Road, Toothill

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3 bed

£231k

1 Chalgrove Field, Freshbrook

SN5 8QA

2 bed1 bath

£216k

1 Colchester Close, Toothill

SN5 8AG

2 bed

£423k

1 Dartmoor Close

SN5 8ZR

4 bed2 bath

£428k

1 Chudleigh, Freshbrook

SN5 8NQ

4 bed2 bath

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

Desborough — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Millbrook Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN5 8QP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.4dB

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Common questions

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