What type of property is 3 Fowey, SN5 8QP?

3 Fowey, SN5 8QP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 3 Fowey, SN5 8QP sell for?

3 Fowey, SN5 8QP last sold for £250,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Fowey, SN5 8QP?

The current EPC rating for 3 Fowey, SN5 8QP is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Fowey, SN5 8QP?

3 Fowey, SN5 8QP has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN5 8QP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Fowey, SN5 8QP heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Fowey, SN5 8QP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Fowey, SN5 8QP?

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

Where is 3 Fowey, SN5 8QP located?

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

Is 3 Fowey, SN5 8QP in a safe area?

Police records around 3 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 3 Fowey, SN5 8QP?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Fowey, SN5 8QP?

The closest bus stop to 3 Fowey, SN5 8QP is Desborough, 57m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Fowey, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8QP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Fowey

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

3 Fowey is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 8QP). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Today's modelled estimate of £278,000 is 11.2% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£347/sq ft) was about 38.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £250,000 in October 2024.

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

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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)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 February 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Oct 2011

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Fowey, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

3 Fowey valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£278,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£250,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 October 2024Most recent
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 8QP: £265,000 (2026–2021).

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.

3 Fowey is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£3,731

Street avg £2,991

Above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly below

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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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2 bed

£193k

1 Clare Walk, Toothill

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2 bed1 bath

£423k

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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

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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55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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