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3 Botany, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7BT

4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
164 m²
1765 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Botany

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

3 Botany is a three-bedroom detached house in Highworth, Swindon, Swindon (SN6 7BT). It has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (around 1765 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in November 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 164 m² the property is well over the postcode median (119 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs). 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2018–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£380/sq ft) was about 32.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2023 for £670,000.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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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 2)
Jun 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Nov 2017
EPC improved fromD62toC70
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Botany, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Botany has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

4 applications on record at 3 Botany, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7BT

4decisions4extensions54documents12nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Feb 2018
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey

    Erection of single storey front and rear extensions and dormer windows to front and rear.

    Documents
    19 docs on file
    Reference
    S/HOU/17/2028
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConservatoryDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
  • All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 12 notable nearby
  • The 54 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2018.

Current estimate

£629,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.7% per year over 6 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£670,000

Growth on file: 14.7% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 August 2023Most recent

    £670,000

    +116.1%over 5 years

  2. 5 January 2018

    £310,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN6 7BT: £495,000 (2022–2015).

On the street

Versus other Botany homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 3 Botany runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,085

Street avg £3,112

Strongly above

Floor Area

164 m²

Street avg 147 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Botany

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£294k

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£286k

1 Bute Close, Highworth

SN6 7HN

3 bed1 bath
£172k

1 Edencroft, Highworth

SN6 7NJ

3 bed1 bath
£376k

1 Coffin Close, Highworth

SN6 7HA

4 bed2 bath
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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bydemill Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Highworth Warneford 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 7BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SN6 7BT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SN6 7BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

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

Common questions

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