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 £225,000 in January 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £230,000 in September 2017, so prices have been flat over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

Across 2 sales between September 2017 and January 2021, 16 Fowey, SN5 8QP fell from £230,000 to £225,000, a change of £5,000. That works out to roughly -0.7% per year compounded over 3 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 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 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

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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.

Across 2017–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £284,000 is 26.2% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£290/sq ft) was about 21.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £225,000 in January 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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

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

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

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

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.

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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£284,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.7% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£225,000

Growth on file: -0.7% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

8 January 2021Most recent
£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

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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.

Price per m²

£3,125

Street avg £2,939

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

Comparables

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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

2/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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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