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11 BASINGSTOKE CLOSE, FRESHBROOK

SN5 8RB

SWINDON

Current

C

76

Potential

B

83

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached bungalow is located in SWINDON, SN5 8RB. The property offers 129m² (1389 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (76/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (83/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £758, comprising £583 for heating, £85 for hot water, and £90 for lighting. The property produces 3.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2021 for £320,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 11 BASINGSTOKE CLOSE Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 76/100, this SWINDON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £758 are approximately £1042 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 129m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 3.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the SN5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property76
Average60
+27% better
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vs SWINDON

This property76
Average65
+17% better
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vs SN5

This property76
Average63
+21% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 76/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £127/year more than the SWINDON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(76 points)

Potential Rating

B(83 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 1 Jul 2021

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Property Information

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Full Address

11 BASINGSTOKE CLOSE

FRESHBROOK

SN5 8RB

SWINDON

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

129.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

76 / 100

Potential: 83

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CO₂ Emissions

3.4 tonnes/year

26 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

149 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

1 Jul 2021

marketed sale

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About SWINDON

SWINDON is situated in Wiltshire, South West. Properties in SWINDON have an average EPC rating of D (score 65/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The SN5 postcode district contains over 10700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£320,000

30 July 2021

Type: Detached

+£137,495(+75.3%)

vs previous sale

£182,505

28 June 2018

Type: Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 75.3% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£583.0/yr

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Hot Water

£85.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£90.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, insulated

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Millbrook Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awaySN5 8NU

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Lydiard Park Academy

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awaySN5 6HN

Last inspected: Jan 2018

Good

Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awaySN5 8LW

Last inspected: Apr 2018

Good

Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awaySN5 8LW

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Tregoze Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awaySN5 6JU

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Hazelwood Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySN5 8DR

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Shaw Ridge Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awaySN5 5PU

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Westlea Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awaySN5 7BT

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Above Average110 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

47 incidents (43%)

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Public order

14 incidents (13%)

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Anti-social behaviour

12 incidents (11%)

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Criminal damage

9 incidents (8%)

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Theft

9 incidents (8%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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