What type of property is 8 Bute Close, SN6 7HN?

8 Bute Close, SN6 7HN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Bute Close, SN6 7HN last change hands?

8 Bute Close, SN6 7HN last sold for £195,000 in April 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £160,000 in September 2012, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Bute Close, SN6 7HN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2012 and April 2014, 8 Bute Close, SN6 7HN rose from £160,000 to £195,000, a change of £35,000. That works out to roughly +13.4% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Bute Close, SN6 7HN?

The current EPC rating for 8 Bute Close, SN6 7HN is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in December 2013. It has dropped from a C recorded in June 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Bute Close, SN6 7HN?

8 Bute Close, SN6 7HN has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Bute Close, SN6 7HN heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Bute Close, SN6 7HN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Bute Close, SN6 7HN?

8 Bute Close, SN6 7HN is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Bute Close, SN6 7HN located?

8 Bute Close, SN6 7HN sits in Highworth, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN6 postcode district.

Is 8 Bute Close, SN6 7HN in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Bute Close, SN6 7HN 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 Bute Close, SN6 7HN?

The closest primary school to 8 Bute Close, SN6 7HN is Westrop Primary & Nursery School (269m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highworth Warneford School (995m).

What is the nearest station to 8 Bute Close, SN6 7HN?

The closest bus stop to 8 Bute Close, SN6 7HN is Islay Crescent, 92m away. In total there are 29 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Bute Close, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7HN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Bute Close

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

8 Bute Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Highworth, Swindon, Swindon (SN6 7HN). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2013) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from December 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2012–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £302,000 sits 54.9% above the 2014 sale of £195,000. Last sold in April 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 11 Dec 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2013

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2013from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromC70toD67

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

62%89%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Bute Close, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7HN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Bute Close 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 Bute Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£302,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.4% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£195,000

Growth on file: 13.4% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

24 April 2014Most recent
£195,000
+21.9%over 1 year
27 September 2012
£160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN6 7HN: £255,000 (2021–2015).

Nearby sales in SN6 7HN

On the street

Versus other Bute Close homes

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

Price per m²

£2,074

Street avg £2,421

Below

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 92 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Islay Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 7HN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN6 7HN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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