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31b, Cherry Orchard, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AU

2 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
61 m²
657 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 31b

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

31b is an end-of-terrace house in Highworth, Swindon, Swindon (SN6 7AU). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (December 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). At 61 m² this is the 8th smallest of 44 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–175 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 44 units on file.

At 61 m² it sits well below the postcode median (93 m² across 43 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 9)
Oct 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 October 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Dec 2010
EPC improved fromC74toD66
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
67%18%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2014from Jun 2014
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting
18%43%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2015from Aug 2014
EPC improved fromD58toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2021from Feb 2015
EPC improved fromC71toD68
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Apr 2021from Apr 2021
EPC improved fromD68toC72
Oct 2025from Apr 2021
EPC improved fromC72toD68
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Oct 2025from Oct 2025
EPC improved fromD68toC74
Walls
PoorVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Oct 2025from Oct 2025
EPC improved fromC74toD68
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31b, Cherry Orchard, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Multiple extension applications run across more than a decade of planning history at 31b.

2 applications on record at 31b, Cherry Orchard, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AU

2decisions2extensions14documents12nearby
  1. Nov 2002
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Erection of a two storey side extension.

    Reference
    S/02/3124
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 12 notable nearby
  • The 14 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

31b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£188,000

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 SN6 7AU: £295,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Cherry Orchard homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 70 (C)

On par

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31b

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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.
Full Swindon report

Crime

86/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Plough — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Westrop Primary & Nursery School. 4 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN6 7AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SN6 7AU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SN6 7AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 31b, Cherry Orchard, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.