42 Bloomsbury Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8PG is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 850 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £233,856 , which equates to approximately £275 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Jul 2016 for £174,000. Since then, the value has increased by £59,856, representing a 34.4% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £233,856 is:

  • 19.6% higher than the average property price on Bloomsbury Close
  • 7.9% higher than the average in the SN5 8PG postcode area
  • and 20.0% lower than the average price for Swindon as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 7 March 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SN5 8PG

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
850 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£233,856
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£275
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Bloomsbury Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, Thamesdown, SN5 8PG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Mar 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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 21 Feb 2011. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 5.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from roof room(s), ceiling insulated to roof room(s), insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Roof room(s), insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SN5 8PG

11 th / 30
Price Rank
8% higher than average
16 th / 22
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
4 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SN5 8PG , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 22 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 16th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£233,856
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+34 %
8 Jul 2016
£174,000
Leasehold
+41.5 %
9 Nov 2012
£123,000
Leasehold
+4.2 %
23 Sep 2011
£118,000
Leasehold
0 %
11 Sep 2009
£118,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 21 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2024
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 2 Nov 2021
rooms: 3
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 6 Aug 2021
rooms: 3
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 27 Jul 2021

Data Sources

The property at 42 Bloomsbury Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8PG appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Jul 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Mar 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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