Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
30 Prince Rupert Court, Gainsborough Way, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8QQ
Property type
Detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
45 m²
484 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
About 30 Prince Rupert Court
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
30 Prince Rupert Court is a detached house in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 8QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 45 m² this is the 26th smallest of 31 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–61 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (69 versus a best of 83). The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
—
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 12 May 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
May 2026from Apr 2009
EPC improved fromB81toC69
Main Fuel
GasCommunity
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot Water
GoodAverage
Hot water efficiency decreased
Low Energy Lighting
75%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 30 Prince Rupert Court, Gainsborough Way, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
30 Prince Rupert Court has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
30 Prince Rupert Court has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£116,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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.
Versus other Gainsborough Way homes
Four headline reads against 30 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
30 Prince Rupert Court is notably below the street on epc rating.
EPC Rating
69 (C)
Street avg 78 (C)
Floor Area
45 m²
Street avg 43 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 1.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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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.
Crime
186/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Castle Dore — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School. 14 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN5 8QQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.2dB
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65 dB
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