2 Forum Close, Swindon, SN3 4BU is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,173 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £254,628 , which equates to approximately £217 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Mar 2024 for £245,000. Since then, the value has increased by £9,628, representing a 3.9% increase, or approximately 2.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £254,628 is:

  • 30.8% lower than the average property price on Forum Close
  • 25.3% lower than the average in the SN3 4BU postcode area
  • and 12.9% lower than the average price for Swindon as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 18 February 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1173 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£254,628
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£217
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Forum Close, Swindon, Thamesdown, SN3 4BU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Feb 2016.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 12 Jan 2012, when the property was rated E. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 26.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to SN3 4BU

10 th / 10
Price Rank
25% lower than average
1 st / 6
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
6 th / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SN3 4BU , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 6 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£254,628
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
15 Mar 2024
£245,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2019

Data Sources

The property at 2 Forum Close, Swindon, Thamesdown, SN3 4BU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 15 Mar 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Feb 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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