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17 Grove Hill, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7JL

Extendable1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
111 m²
1195 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 17 Grove Hill

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

17 Grove Hill is a five-bedroom mid-terrace house in Highworth, Swindon, Swindon (SN6 7JL). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in August 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe. Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 111 m² it's 22% larger than the typical home in the postcode (91 m² median across 17 EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £537,000 is 14.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£393/sq ft) was about 54.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2024 at £470,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2007.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms2
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • Period featuresYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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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 3)
Jun 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2017from Aug 2017
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Jun 2023from Aug 2017
EPC improved fromE43toD58
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Grove Hill, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7JL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 17 Grove Hill, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7JL

1decisions4documents12nearby
  1. Dec 2007
    OutbuildingFull
    Outcome in report

    Erection of a detached Hobby/Music Room.

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    S/07/2597
    Full record in report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 12 notable nearby
  • The 4 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

17 Grove Hill valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£537,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.9% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£470,000

Growth on file: 1.9% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 September 2024Most recent

    £470,000

    +49.2%over 20 years

  2. 22 October 2003

    £315,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN6 7JL: £351,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Grove Hill homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

17 Grove Hill is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£4,234

Street avg £3,503

Strongly above

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 100 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Grove Hill

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£646k

1 Botany, Highworth

SN6 7BT

5 bed3 bath
£525k

1 Biddel Springs, Highworth

SN6 7BH

6 bed
£376k

1 Coffin Close, Highworth

SN6 7HA

4 bed2 bath
£471k

1 Beech Grove, Highworth

SN6 7BN

3 bed
£440k

1 Bydemill Gardens, Highworth

SN6 7BS

3 bed1 bath
£341k

1 Folly Drive, Highworth

SN6 7JR

3 bed
£333k

1 Barra Close, Highworth

SN6 7HX

3 bed1 bath
£294k

1 Crane Furlong, Highworth

SN6 7JX

3 bed1 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

Folly Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Westrop Primary & Nursery School. 4 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SN6 7JL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 17 Grove Hill, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7JL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.