5 Lapwing Close, Covingham, Swindon, SN3 5EB is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 441 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £125,829 , which equates to approximately £285 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Sep 2015 for £96,000. Since then, the value has increased by £29,829, representing a 31.1% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £125,829 is:

  • 48.0% lower than the average property price on Lapwing Close
  • 41.4% lower than the average in the SN3 5EB postcode area
  • and 56.9% lower than the average price for Swindon as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 15 December 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
441 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£125,829
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£285
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Lapwing Close, Covingham, Swindon, Thamesdown, SN3 5EB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Dec 2022.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Nov 2010, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 9.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The hot water system changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SN3 5EB

38 th / 42
Price Rank
41% lower than average
37 th / 40
Size Rank
27% smaller than average
35 th / 40
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SN3 5EB , this flat's estimated value ranks 38th out of 42. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 35th out of 40 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 37th out of 40 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£125,829
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+31 %
9 Sep 2015
£96,000
Leasehold
+17.1 %
19 Aug 2011
£82,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 388 sq ft
sale price: £51,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2001
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £39,950
sale date: 25 Mar 1999

Data Sources

The property at 5 Lapwing Close, Covingham, Swindon, SN3 5EB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Sep 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Dec 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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