What kind of home is 16 Leven, SN5 8QW?

16 Leven, SN5 8QW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 16 Leven, SN5 8QW last change hands?

16 Leven, SN5 8QW last sold for £210,000 in February 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £66,000 in February 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Leven, SN5 8QW changed over time?

Across 3 sales between February 1998 and February 2020, 16 Leven, SN5 8QW rose from £66,000 to £210,000, a change of £144,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Leven, SN5 8QW?

The current EPC rating for 16 Leven, SN5 8QW is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Leven, SN5 8QW?

16 Leven, SN5 8QW has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Leven, SN5 8QW use?

The latest EPC at 16 Leven, SN5 8QW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 16 Leven, SN5 8QW?

16 Leven, SN5 8QW has council approval for an extension granted in July 2024 under ref. S/HOU/24/0633. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Leven, SN5 8QW?

16 Leven, SN5 8QW 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.

Which area is 16 Leven, SN5 8QW in?

16 Leven, SN5 8QW sits in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 16 Leven, SN5 8QW?

Police records around 16 Leven, SN5 8QW 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.

What schools are near 16 Leven, SN5 8QW?

The closest primary school to 16 Leven, SN5 8QW is Millbrook Primary School (290m), one of 10 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 Leven, SN5 8QW?

The closest bus stop to 16 Leven, SN5 8QW is Symonds, 85m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Leven, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8QW

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 16 Leven

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

16 Leven is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 8QW). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since July 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2024. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £276,000 is 31.4% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£253/sq ft) was about 19.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2020 for £210,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Jul 2015

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2023from Jun 2023

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Leven, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8QW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 16 Leven, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8QW

1decisions1extensions8documents1nearby

Jul 2024
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Erection of single storey rear extension and two storey side extension, and part conversion of garage into living accommodation.
Extension
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
S/HOU/24/0633
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.

Current estimate

£276,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£210,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

28 February 2020Most recent
£210,000
+211.1%over 21 years
29 April 1998
£67,500
+2.3%
27 February 1998
£66,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 8QW: £235,000 (2025–2019).

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On the street

Versus other Leven homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 16 Leven runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,727

Street avg £3,269

Below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Above

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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

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Crime

186/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Symonds — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Millbrook Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN5 8QW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.4dB

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