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Castle Hill Court, Burytown Lane

SN26 7DQ

SWINDON

Current

D

58

Potential

D

63

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in SWINDON, SN26 7DQ. The property offers 710m² (7642 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 19 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. With an EPC rating of D (58/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating. While effective, oil prices can be volatile and the system produces higher carbon emissions than gas or heat pumps. 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 £5821, comprising £5304 for heating, £214 for hot water, and £303 for lighting. The property produces 29.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

How Does Castle Hill Court Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 58/100, this SWINDON property is around the national average for UK homes. Energy costs of £5821 annually are £4021 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 710m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 29.0 tonnes/year are above average. Energy improvements could significantly reduce the property's carbon footprint.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the SN26 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property58
Average60
-3% below
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vs SWINDON

This property58
Average65
-11% below
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vs SN26

This property58
Average71
-18% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 58/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £5190/year more than the SWINDON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(58 points)

Potential Rating

D(63 points)

Based on assessment dated 14 Dec 2012

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Property Information

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Full Address

Castle Hill Court

Burytown Lane

Blunsdon

SN26 7DQ

SWINDON

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

710.0

19.0 total rooms

19.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

58 / 100

Potential: 63

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CO₂ Emissions

29.0 tonnes/year

41 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

170 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

14 Dec 2012

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 £4673 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The SN26 postcode district contains over 800 registered properties. Like many SWINDON properties, this home features period architecture with character typical of Victorian-era construction.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

£5304.0/yr

Save £341/yr

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Hot Water

£214.0/yr

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Lighting

15.0% low energy

£303.0/yr

Save £136/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Some double glazing

Very Poor
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, oil

Average

Main Fuel

oil (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets

Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awaySN26 7AP
?Not yet rated

Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary

Primary
📍1.2 miles awaySN25 2SJ
?Not yet rated

Abbey Meads Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awaySN25 4GY

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Bridlewood Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awaySN25 2EX
?Not yet rated

William Morris Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awaySN25 2PP
?Not yet rated

Great Western Academy

Secondary
📍1.7 miles awaySN25 2PP

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Kingsdown School

Secondary
📍1.9 miles awaySN2 7SH

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Catherine Wayte Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awaySN25 4TA
?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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 132 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:132 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:20 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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

Very Low Crime14 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

7 incidents (50%)

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Anti-social behaviour

4 incidents (29%)

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Theft

3 incidents (21%)

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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