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Bramble Lodge, The Hyde

SN5 4EA

SWINDON

Current

D

62

Potential

C

71

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in SWINDON, SN5 4EA. The property offers 196m² (2110 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. With an EPC rating of D (62/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (71/100). This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2227, comprising £1773 for heating, £333 for hot water, and £121 for lighting. The property produces 5.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does Bramble Lodge Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 62/100, this SWINDON property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £2227 are close to the UK average. At 196m², 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 SN5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property62
Average60
+3% better
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vs SWINDON

This property62
Average65
-5% below
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vs SN5

This property62
Average63
-2% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 62/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £1596/year more than the SWINDON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(62 points)

Potential Rating

C(71 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 22 Feb 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

Bramble Lodge

The Hyde

Purton

SN5 4EA

SWINDON

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

196.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

62 / 100

Potential: 71

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CO₂ Emissions

5.9 tonnes/year

30 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

179 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

22 Feb 2022

rental

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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 £1142 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The SN5 postcode district contains over 10700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

£1773.0/yr

Save £141/yr

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Hot Water

£333.0/yr

Save £105/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£121.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, limited insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

Poor

Main Fuel

electricity (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

St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton

Primary
📍0.4 miles awaySN5 4AR

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Bradon Forest School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awaySN5 4AT

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy

Primary
📍1 miles awaySN5 4GT

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awaySN5 3LR

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Peatmoor Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awaySN5 5DP

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Brook Field Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awaySN5 5SB
?Not yet rated

St Francis CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awaySN25 1UH

Last inspected: Mar 2012

Outstanding

Oakhurst Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awaySN25 2HY
?Not yet rated

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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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.

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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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