What type of property is 1 Desborough, SN5 8QR?

1 Desborough, SN5 8QR is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Desborough, SN5 8QR?

The current EPC rating for 1 Desborough, SN5 8QR is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Desborough, SN5 8QR?

1 Desborough, SN5 8QR has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft). That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN5 8QR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Desborough, SN5 8QR heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Desborough, SN5 8QR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Desborough, SN5 8QR?

1 Desborough, SN5 8QR is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Desborough, SN5 8QR located?

1 Desborough, SN5 8QR sits in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Desborough, SN5 8QR?

Police records around 1 Desborough, SN5 8QR 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 1 Desborough, SN5 8QR?

The closest primary school to 1 Desborough, SN5 8QR is Millbrook Primary School (205m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lydiard Park Academy (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Desborough, SN5 8QR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Desborough, SN5 8QR is Desborough, 60m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Desborough, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8QR

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Desborough

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

1 Desborough is a semi-detached house in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 8QR). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Nov 2010

EPC improved fromD63toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Desborough, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8QR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Desborough 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.

1 Desborough has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£221,000

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 8QR: £185,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in SN5 8QR

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On the street

Versus other Desborough homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 1 Desborough runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 65 (D)

Above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

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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

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 8QR 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 8QR

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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