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About 8 Botany
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
8 Botany is a four-bedroom detached house in Highworth, Swindon, Swindon (SN6 7BT). It has a recorded floor area of 261 m² (around 2809 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
At 261 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). One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2016. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £1,024,000 is 33.9% above the 2019 sale price. Sold December 2019 for £765,000.
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
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms4
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
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)
Jul 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 8 Botany, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
- Jul 2016ExtensionFullGranted
Erection of two storey side extensions, single storey rear extension and 3no. dormer windows.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Latest sale on 8 Botany was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£1,024,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2019)
£765,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
Versus other Botany homes
Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
8 Botany outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,931
Street avg £3,240
Floor Area
261 m²
Street avg 138 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
Similar properties nearby
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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.
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
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· 07:00 – 23:00
47.8dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 34 points of interest in total.
Beautiful places to visit nearby
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