What type of property is 8 Downs View, SN6 7DF?

8 Downs View, SN6 7DF is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 8 Downs View, SN6 7DF?

The current EPC rating for 8 Downs View, SN6 7DF is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Downs View, SN6 7DF?

8 Downs View, SN6 7DF has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft). That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SN6 7DF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Downs View, SN6 7DF heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Downs View, SN6 7DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Downs View, SN6 7DF?

8 Downs View, SN6 7DF is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Downs View, SN6 7DF located?

8 Downs View, SN6 7DF sits in Highworth, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Downs View, SN6 7DF?

Police records around 8 Downs View, SN6 7DF 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 8 Downs View, SN6 7DF?

The closest primary school to 8 Downs View, SN6 7DF is Westrop Primary & Nursery School (455m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highworth Warneford School (645m).

What is the nearest station to 8 Downs View, SN6 7DF?

The closest bus stop to 8 Downs View, SN6 7DF is The Plough, 127m away. In total there are 29 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Downs View, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7DF

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Downs View

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

8 Downs View is an end-of-terrace house in Highworth, Swindon, Swindon (SN6 7DF). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

At 54 m² it's 18.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (45 m² median across 18 EPCs).

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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 2)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromD62toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Downs View, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Downs View has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

12 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£192,000

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.

On the street

Versus other Downs View homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 69 (C)

Below

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£189k

1 Downs View, Highworth

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SN6 7NJ

3 bed1 bath

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1 bed

£236k

1 Cricklade Road, Highworth

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2 bed1 bath

£239k

1 Chapel Court, The Green, Highworth

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£254k

1 Eastview Terrace, Highworth

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£261k

1 Cotswold Way, Highworth

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£265k

1 Crouch Farm Cottages, Highworth

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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

The Plough — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Westrop Primary & Nursery School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN6 7DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

Low

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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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