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Energy Performance Certificate

3 HARE CLOSE

SN2 7WA

SWINDON

Current

C

74

Potential

B

88

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in SWINDON, SN2 7WA. The property offers 64m² (689 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (88/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £503, comprising £358 for heating, £90 for hot water, and £55 for lighting. The property produces 2.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in August 2022 for £270,000.

How Does 3 HARE CLOSE Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this SWINDON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £503 are approximately £1297 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 2.0 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the SN2 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property74
Average60
+23% better
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vs SWINDON

This property74
Average65
+14% better
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vs SN2

This property74
Average61
+21% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £128/year less 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(74 points)

Potential Rating

B(88 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 3 Jun 2021

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Property Information

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Full Address

3 HARE CLOSE

SN2 7WA

SWINDON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1991-1995

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Floor Area

64.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

74 / 100

Potential: 88

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CO₂ Emissions

2.0 tonnes/year

32 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

183 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

3 Jun 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). Heating costs are £273 below the SWINDON average, offering good value. The SN2 postcode district contains over 14100 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£270,000

18 August 2022

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£358.0/yr

Save £22/yr

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Hot Water

£90.0/yr

Save £28/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£55.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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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

Kingsdown School

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awaySN2 7SH

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon

Primary
📍0.3 miles awaySN2 7LL

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

Ruskin Junior School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awaySN2 7NG

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Beechcroft Infant School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awaySN2 7QE

Last inspected: Feb 2018

Good

Grange Infants' School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awaySN3 4XE

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Seven Fields Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awaySN2 5DE

Last inspected: Sept 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Grange Junior School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awaySN3 4JY

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Abbey Meads Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awaySN25 4GY

Last inspected: May 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

Moderate91 incidents/month

Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

36 incidents (40%)

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Anti-social behaviour

16 incidents (18%)

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Criminal damage

10 incidents (11%)

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Public order

9 incidents (10%)

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Burglary

6 incidents (7%)

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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