What kind of home is 26 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE?

26 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 26 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE last change hands?

26 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE last sold for £152,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £52,750 in February 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 26 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE?

Across 3 sales between February 2000 and October 2024, 26 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE rose from £52,750 to £152,000, a change of £99,250. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 26 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE?

The current EPC rating for 26 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 26 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE?

26 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN5 8RE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 26 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE use?

The latest EPC at 26 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 26 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE?

26 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.

Which area is 26 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE in?

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

Is 26 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE in a safe area?

Police records around 26 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.

What schools are near 26 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE?

The closest primary school to 26 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.

What transport links are near 26 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE?

The closest bus stop to 26 Kimbolton Close, SN5 8RE is Ashburnham Close, 96m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 Kimbolton Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8RE

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 26 Kimbolton Close

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

26 Kimbolton Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 8RE). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump.

Across 2000–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £170,000 is 11.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£321/sq ft) was about 76.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 44 m² it's 15.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (52 m² median across 40 EPCs). Last sale on file: £152,000 in October 2024.

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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

Bedrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront
GarageYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from May 2010

EPC improved fromD62toC75

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Kimbolton Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8RE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£170,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£152,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

3 October 2024Most recent
£152,000
+102.7%over 15 years
24 March 2009
£75,000
+42.2%over 9 years
11 February 2000
£52,750

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 epc rating, 26 Kimbolton Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,455

Street avg £2,674

Above

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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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

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

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70 dB

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Common questions

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