What type of property is 18 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE?

18 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE is a mid-terrace house.

When did 18 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE last change hands?

18 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE last sold for £167,500 in March 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £46,500 in December 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE changed over time?

Across 4 sales between December 1998 and March 2021, 18 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE rose from £46,500 to £167,500, a change of £121,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 18 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE have?

The current EPC rating for 18 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2009 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE?

18 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE heated?

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

What council tax band is 18 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE?

18 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE 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 18 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE located?

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

What is crime like near 18 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE?

Police records around 18 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE 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 18 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE?

The closest primary school to 18 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE is Millbrook Primary School (256m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lydiard Park Academy (807m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 18 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE?

The closest bus stop to 18 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE is Ashburnham Close, 96m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Kimbolton Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8RE

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 18 Kimbolton Close

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

18 Kimbolton Close is a mid-terrace house in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 8RE). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Sold March 2021 for £167,500. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. Across 1998–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £197,000 is 17.6% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£311/sq ft) was about 71.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

18 Kimbolton Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2020from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromE40toC76

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

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

18 Kimbolton 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 Kimbolton Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£167,500

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

31 March 2021Most recent
£167,500
+72.7%over 7 years
26 November 2013
£97,000
-7.6%over 2 years
4 November 2011
£105,000
+125.8%over 12 years
18 December 1998
£46,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 8RE: £175,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in SN5 8RE

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On the street

Versus other Kimbolton Close homes

Four headline reads against 40 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 18 Kimbolton Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,350

Street avg £2,676

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Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

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Area

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Crime

2/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. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN5 8RE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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