What kind of home is 8 Godolphin Close, SN5 8RL?

8 Godolphin Close, SN5 8RL is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 8 Godolphin Close, SN5 8RL?

The current EPC rating for 8 Godolphin Close, SN5 8RL is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Godolphin Close, SN5 8RL?

8 Godolphin Close, SN5 8RL has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft). That makes it about 35% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN5 8RL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Godolphin Close, SN5 8RL use?

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

What is the council tax band for 8 Godolphin Close, SN5 8RL?

8 Godolphin Close, SN5 8RL is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 8 Godolphin Close, SN5 8RL in?

8 Godolphin Close, SN5 8RL sits in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN5 postcode district.

Is 8 Godolphin Close, SN5 8RL in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Godolphin Close, SN5 8RL 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 8 Godolphin Close, SN5 8RL?

The closest primary school to 8 Godolphin Close, SN5 8RL is Millbrook Primary School (165m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Lydiard Park Academy (1.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Godolphin Close, SN5 8RL?

The closest bus stop to 8 Godolphin Close, SN5 8RL is Freshbrook Centre, 126m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Godolphin Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8RL

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Godolphin Close

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

8 Godolphin Close is a semi-detached house in Freshbrook, Swindon, Swindon (SN5 8RL). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good.

At 50 m² it sits well below the postcode median (78 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Aug 2010

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Godolphin Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Godolphin 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.

8 Godolphin Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£127,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN5 8RL: £190,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in SN5 8RL

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Versus other Godolphin Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

On par

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Swindon district page.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Freshbrook Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 8RL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN5 8RL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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