What type of property is 16 Ashburnham Close, SN5 8RA?

16 Ashburnham Close, SN5 8RA is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 16 Ashburnham Close, SN5 8RA last change hands?

16 Ashburnham Close, SN5 8RA last sold for £168,000 in October 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £55,750 in September 1999, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Ashburnham Close, SN5 8RA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 1999 and October 2016, 16 Ashburnham Close, SN5 8RA rose from £55,750 to £168,000, a change of £112,250. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Ashburnham Close, SN5 8RA?

The current EPC rating for 16 Ashburnham Close, SN5 8RA is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Ashburnham Close, SN5 8RA?

16 Ashburnham Close, SN5 8RA has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). That makes it about 31% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN5 8RA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Ashburnham Close, SN5 8RA heated?

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

What council tax band is 16 Ashburnham Close, SN5 8RA?

16 Ashburnham Close, SN5 8RA 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 16 Ashburnham Close, SN5 8RA located?

16 Ashburnham Close, SN5 8RA sits in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN5 postcode district.

Is 16 Ashburnham Close, SN5 8RA in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Ashburnham Close, SN5 8RA 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 16 Ashburnham Close, SN5 8RA?

The closest primary school to 16 Ashburnham Close, SN5 8RA is Millbrook Primary School (268m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lydiard Park Academy (794m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 16 Ashburnham Close, SN5 8RA?

The closest bus stop to 16 Ashburnham Close, SN5 8RA is Ashburnham Close, 65m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Ashburnham Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8RA

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 16 Ashburnham Close

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

16 Ashburnham Close is an end-of-terrace house in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 8RA). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 58 m² it sits well below the postcode median (84 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1999–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £212,000 is 26.2% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£269/sq ft) was about 76% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in October 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Jun 2016

EPC improved fromD62toC76

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Ashburnham Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8RA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Ashburnham Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

16 Ashburnham Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£212,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£168,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

16 October 2016Most recent
£168,000
+201.3%over 17 years
9 September 1999
£55,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 8RA: £300,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in SN5 8RA

On the street

Versus other Ashburnham Close homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 16 Ashburnham Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,897

Street avg £8,254

On par

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£213k

1 Bloomsbury Close, Freshbrook

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1 Cowdrey Close, Toothill

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1 Bosham Close, Toothill

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£200k

1 Conisborough, Toothill

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1 Basingstoke Close, Freshbrook

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3 bed

£231k

1 Chalgrove Field, Freshbrook

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2 bed1 bath

£193k

1 Clare Walk, Toothill

SN5 8JQ

2 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

186/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ashburnham Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 8RA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN5 8RA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.1dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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