30 SANDPIPER BRIDGE
SWINDON, COVINGHAM, SWINDON SN3 5DY
£200,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
49 m²
Council tax band
TBC
Last sold
£198,000 Oct 2025
Local average
£255,729 (-21.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (28,927 of 33,755)
Street crime
66 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in Covingham, on the eastern edge of Swindon, this well-presented one-bedroom end-of-terrace home offers stylish, low-maintenance living—perfect for first-time buyers or investors alike.
Refurbished by the current owner, the property features a modern fitted kitchen and bathroom, clever built-in storage solutions, and a private low-maintenance garden—ideal for relaxed outdoor living. Additional highlights include two off-road parking spaces.
Covingham is a popular residential area with easy access to local shops, schools, and green spaces, as well as excellent road links to the A419, M4, and Swindon town centre. Swindon offers extensive amenities including shopping, dining, and fast rail connections to London.
These properties represent excellent value and strong rental potential, with an estimated rental income of £900–£950 PCM.
Viewing highly recommended.
EPC Rating: C
Council Tax Band: B
Ref: RSSAND
Listed by
Covering the South
Charlesworth EA Limited
Reference: 165201755
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
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FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #6893975
Property Details
Street: 30 Sandpiper Bridge
Town: SWINDON
Postcode: SN3 5DY
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 12/10/2009
Work Completed: 01/10/2009
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #11539340
Property Details
Street: 30 Sandpiper Bridge
Town: SWINDON
Postcode: SN3 5DY
Installation Details
Items: 3 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 04/04/2016
Work Completed: 18/02/2016
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
108% since 2014
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 30/10/2025 (9 months ago) | £198,000 | +108.4% |
| Sold | 10/02/2014 (12 years ago) | £95,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 PARTRIDGE CLOSE, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5EU | £196,000 | 14/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 52 OSPREY CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 5DW | £220,000 | 10/10/2025 | Terraced |
| 28 KESTREL DRIVE, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5DN | £120,000 | 30/08/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 4 SANDPIPER BRIDGE, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5DY | £203,500 | 24/08/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 6 SANDPIPER BRIDGE, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5DY | £195,000 | 28/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 5 FORSEY CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 5DQ | £275,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 41 PARTRIDGE CLOSE, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5EU | £221,000 | 06/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 28 PARTRIDGE CLOSE, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5EU | £215,000 | 03/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 31 PARTRIDGE CLOSE, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5EU | £210,000 | 05/12/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 34 SANDPIPER BRIDGE, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5DY | £355,000 | 02/12/2022 | Detached |
| 39 PARTRIDGE CLOSE, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5EU | £222,000 | 23/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 THE OWLETS, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5DX | £225,000 | 18/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 30 OSPREY CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 5DW | £175,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 27 KESTREL DRIVE, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5DP | £182,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 27 LAPWING CLOSE, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5EB | £220,000 | 28/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 20 PARTRIDGE CLOSE, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5EU | £222,000 | 16/09/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 10 SANDPIPER BRIDGE, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5DY | £310,000 | 22/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 5 MAGPIE LANE, SWINDON, SN3 5DR | £222,000 | 15/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 3 CUCKOOS MEAD, SWINDON, SN3 5DU | £173,000 | 24/09/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street 2 SANDPIPER BRIDGE, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5DY | £191,000 | 16/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 1 THE OWLETS, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5DX | £193,000 | 12/08/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £250,900 (5 sales)
Area average: £205,688 (16 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Swindon. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Swindon. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Swindon.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Cheltenham: £623/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Gantlettdene | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Lotmead Farm | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Lotmead Farm Pick Your Own | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | BD | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Richard Jefferies Halt | 1.6 miles |
| Train station | Lakeside | 1.7 miles |
| University | Royal Agricultural University (Cultural Heritage Institute) | 3.0 miles |
| Hospital | Marlborough House | 3.3 miles |
| Hospital | The Ridgeway Hospital | 3.8 miles |
| University | Oxford Brookes University - Swindon Campus | 4.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 66 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dorcan Academy | Secondary | 0.4 miles | Good — 8 Sep 2022 |
| Covingham Park Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 9 Mar 2016 |
| Nythe Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 9 Nov 2016 |
| Nyland School | Other | 0.8 miles | Good — 14 Dec 2016 |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Requires improvement — 2 May 2023 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).