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Energy Performance Certificate

6 Dovetrees

SN3 5AX

SWINDON

Current

C

69

Potential

C

78

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in SWINDON, SN3 5AX. The property offers 170m² (1830 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. 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 £2912, comprising £2460 for heating, £248 for hot water, and £204 for lighting. The property produces 5.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2024 for £518,000.

How Does 6 Dovetrees Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this SWINDON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Energy costs of £2912 annually are £1112 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 170m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the SN3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs SWINDON

This property69
Average65
+6% better
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vs SN3

This property69
Average64
+8% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £2281/year more than the SWINDON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(69 points)

Potential Rating

C(78 points)

Based on assessment dated 20 Oct 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

6 Dovetrees

SN3 5AX

SWINDON

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

170.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 78

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CO₂ Emissions

5.7 tonnes/year

34 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

191 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

20 Oct 2023

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 £1829 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The SN3 postcode district contains over 17300 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£518,000

18 July 2024

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas, Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

£2460.0/yr

Save £239/yr

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Hot Water

£248.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£204.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average
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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, Boiler and underfloor heating, 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

Covingham Park Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awaySN3 5BD
?Not yet rated

The Dorcan Academy

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awaySN3 5DA

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

Nythe Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awaySN3 3RR
?Not yet rated

Colebrook Junior School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awaySN3 4AS

Last inspected: Mar 2020

Good

Colebrook Infant Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awaySN3 4AS

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySN3 2PT

Last inspected: Mar 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Eldene Nursery and Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awaySN3 3TQ

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Goddard Park Community Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awaySN3 2QN

Last inspected: Jul 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

Moderate92 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

40 incidents (43%)

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Anti-social behaviour

19 incidents (21%)

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Public order

8 incidents (9%)

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Shoplifting

7 incidents (8%)

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Theft

4 incidents (4%)

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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