What kind of home is 1 Barra Close, SN6 7HX?

1 Barra Close, SN6 7HX is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Barra Close, SN6 7HX?

1 Barra Close, SN6 7HX last sold for £272,000 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £184,000 in September 2006, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Barra Close, SN6 7HX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2006 and October 2018, 1 Barra Close, SN6 7HX rose from £184,000 to £272,000, a change of £88,000. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Barra Close, SN6 7HX have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Barra Close, SN6 7HX is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Barra Close, SN6 7HX?

1 Barra Close, SN6 7HX has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (1,442 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 54% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SN6 7HX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Barra Close, SN6 7HX use?

The latest EPC at 1 Barra Close, SN6 7HX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Barra Close, SN6 7HX?

1 Barra Close, SN6 7HX has council approval for side and rear extension granted in October 2019 under ref. S/HOU/19/1081. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Barra Close, SN6 7HX?

1 Barra Close, SN6 7HX is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1 Barra Close, SN6 7HX in?

1 Barra Close, SN6 7HX sits in Highworth, Swindon, Swindon. It falls within the SN6 postcode district.

Is 1 Barra Close, SN6 7HX in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Barra Close, SN6 7HX show an average of 86 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Barra Close, SN6 7HX?

The closest primary school to 1 Barra Close, SN6 7HX is Westrop Primary & Nursery School (379m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highworth Warneford School (911m).

What transport links are near 1 Barra Close, SN6 7HX?

The closest bus stop to 1 Barra Close, SN6 7HX is Home Farm, 39m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Barra Close, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7HX

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

134 m²

1442 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Barra Close

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

1 Barra Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Highworth, Swindon, Swindon (SN6 7HX). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 134 m² the property is well over the postcode median (94 m² across 26 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2019. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2006–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £400,000 is 47.1% above the 2018 sale price. Sold October 2018 for £272,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromE47toC77

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

45%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Barra Close, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7HX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Barra Close has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 1 Barra Close, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7HX

1decisions1extensions13documents12nearby

Oct 2019
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Erection of first floor side and single storey front and rear extensions.
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
S/HOU/19/1081
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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.

1 Barra Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£400,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£272,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

18 October 2018Most recent
£272,000
+47.8%over 12 years
14 September 2006
£184,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN6 7HX: £345,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in SN6 7HX

On the street

Versus other Barra Close homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Barra Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,030

Street avg £2,564

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Floor Area

134 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Full Swindon report

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

Crime

86/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Home Farm — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 7HX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.8dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for SN6 7HX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.5dB

Low

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