What energy rating does 31b, Cherry Orchard, SN6 7AU have?

The current EPC rating for 31b, Cherry Orchard, SN6 7AU is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in December 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31b, Cherry Orchard, SN6 7AU?

31b, Cherry Orchard, SN6 7AU has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft). That makes it about 34% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN6 7AU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31b, Cherry Orchard, SN6 7AU heated?

The latest EPC at 31b, Cherry Orchard, SN6 7AU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 31b, Cherry Orchard, SN6 7AU?

31b, Cherry Orchard, SN6 7AU has 2 approved extension applications on file including two-storey side extension and two-storey side extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 31b, Cherry Orchard, SN6 7AU?

31b, Cherry Orchard, SN6 7AU is in council tax band C.

Where is 31b, Cherry Orchard, SN6 7AU located?

31b, Cherry Orchard, SN6 7AU sits in Highworth, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN6 postcode district.

Is 31b, Cherry Orchard, SN6 7AU in a safe area?

Police records around 31b, Cherry Orchard, SN6 7AU show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 62% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 31b, Cherry Orchard, SN6 7AU?

The closest primary school to 31b, Cherry Orchard, SN6 7AU is Westrop Primary & Nursery School (423m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highworth Warneford School (503m).

How well connected is 31b, Cherry Orchard, SN6 7AU?

The closest bus stop to 31b, Cherry Orchard, SN6 7AU is The Plough, 197m away. In total there are 29 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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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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

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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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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

Nov 2002
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Erection of a two storey side extension.
Reference
S/02/3124
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ExtensionJun 2015Decision

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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

£191,000

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).

Nearby sales in SN6 7AU

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.

On co₂ emissions, 31b runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 71 (C)

Below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 61 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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Area

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Crime

2/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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN6 7AU

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