What kind of home is 18 Leslie Close, SN5 8QT?

18 Leslie Close, SN5 8QT is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 18 Leslie Close, SN5 8QT sell for?

18 Leslie Close, SN5 8QT last sold for £250,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £144,000 in November 2007, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Leslie Close, SN5 8QT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2007 and February 2023, 18 Leslie Close, SN5 8QT rose from £144,000 to £250,000, a change of £106,000. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Leslie Close, SN5 8QT have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Leslie Close, SN5 8QT is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in May 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Leslie Close, SN5 8QT?

18 Leslie Close, SN5 8QT has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Leslie Close, SN5 8QT use?

The latest EPC at 18 Leslie Close, SN5 8QT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Leslie Close, SN5 8QT?

18 Leslie Close, SN5 8QT is in council tax band C.

Which area is 18 Leslie Close, SN5 8QT in?

18 Leslie Close, SN5 8QT sits in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN5 postcode district.

Is 18 Leslie Close, SN5 8QT in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Leslie Close, SN5 8QT 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.

What schools are near 18 Leslie Close, SN5 8QT?

The closest primary school to 18 Leslie Close, SN5 8QT is Millbrook Primary School (360m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lydiard Park Academy (770m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 18 Leslie Close, SN5 8QT?

The closest bus stop to 18 Leslie Close, SN5 8QT is Leslie Close, 90m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Leslie Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8QT

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 18 Leslie Close

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

18 Leslie Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 8QT). 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 (May 2015) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). The latest certificate is from May 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2007–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£323/sq ft) was about 78.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £250,000 in February 2023.

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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

Energy

Energy performance

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

18 Leslie Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 31 May 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2015

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2015from May 2014

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Leslie Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8QT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Leslie Close 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.

18 Leslie Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£271,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£250,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

17 February 2023Most recent
£250,000
+73.6%over 15 years
9 November 2007
£144,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 8QT: £214,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in SN5 8QT

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On the street

Versus other Leslie Close homes

Four headline reads against 45 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 18 Leslie Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,472

Street avg £2,669

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Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

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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

Leslie Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Millbrook Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN5 8QT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

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