Sold STC House

25 PLANTATION ROAD

CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE SN14 0EU

3 beds 2 baths 775 sq ft Listed 11 Dec 2017 (-3143d)

£269,950

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Property details

Floor area

72 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£265,000 Feb 2018

Price per m²

£3,749/m²

Local average

£593,775 (-54.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,398 of 33,755)

Street crime

151 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Extended
  • Well Presented
  • Semi Detached
  • Three Bedrooms
  • Flexible Living Space
  • Two Bathrooms
  • Driveway Parking
  • No Onward Chain

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Extended and much improved three bedroom semi detached property pleasantly situated in a popular location. The well presented accommodation is arranged over two floors and comprises entrance hall, lounge, dining area, kitchen / dining room, three bedrooms, the master with en-suite & dressing area, and family bathroom. Externally the property has driveway parking to the front and a good size rear garden laid mainly to lawn. The property is situated in a popular location close to the highly regarded schools, popular John Coles Park, town centre/main line railway station and M4 motorway. The property is offered to the market with NO ONWARD CHAIN and and internal viewing is highly recommended.

Directions - From the new town bridge turn right onto Avenue la Fleche and continue straight across the Bridge Centre into Ivy Lane. Continue through the viaducts and on into Marshfield Road. At the mini roundabout continue straight across and on into Bristol Road. Take the next turning left into Woodlands Road and take the first turning right into Plantation Road. Follow the road around and the property will be found on the left.

Property Situation - The property is within walking distance of the town and all amenities which include a public library and the pleasant Monkton Park with a nine hole golf course and riverside walks and cycleways. There is convenient pedestrian access to the mainline railway station (London Paddington - approx. 75 minutes). The M4 motorway, the A4 and the A420 offer excellent motor commuting to the major centres of Bath, Bristol, Swindon & London. There is a good choice of private schooling and Chippenham also offers excellent secondary schools and primary schools, together with further education at Wiltshire College.

Accommodation Comprises -

Entrance Hallway - Stairs to first floor. Door into lounge.

Lounge - UPVC double glazed window to front. Radiator. Open to dining area.

Dining Area - UPVC double glazed window to side. Radiator. Understairs storage cupboard. Door into kitchen / dining room.

Kitchen / Dining Room - UPVC double glazed window to rear. UPVC double glazed patio doors leading to garden. Kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base units with 1 & ¼ bowl sink drainer inset to worktop surfaces. Built in oven and hob with extractor over. Integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Space for washing machine.

First Floor -

Landing - UPVC double glazed window to side. Access to loft space. Doors off to all rooms.

Bedroom One - UPVC double glazed window to rear. Large built in cupboard. Radiator. Door into en-suite. There is also a useful walk through dressing/wardrobe area.

En-Suite - Obscure UPVC double glazed window to rear. Suite comprising close coupled W.C, wash hand basin inset to vanity unit and double shower. Tiled walls and flooring. Heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two - UPVC double glazed window to front. Radiator.

Bedroom Three - UPVC double glazed window to side. Radiator.

Bathroom - Obscure UPVC double glazed window to front. Suite comprising close coupled W.C, wash hand basin inset to vanity unit and bath with shower over. Tiled walls and flooring. Heated towel rail.

Externally -

Garden - Good size garden laid mainly to lawn with decked terrace. Side access to front.

Parking - Block paved driveway to the front providing off street parking.

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firm's employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. All measurements and distances are approximate only.

Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it.

Listed by

Chippenham

Strakers

Reference: 63125215

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 17/04/2014

Expiry date: 16/04/2024 (expired)

Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,525

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£25)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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EPC 2

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #2982965

Property Details

Street: 25 Plantation Road

Town: Chippenham

Postcode: SN14 0EU

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 22/08/2005

Work Completed: 10/05/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #1609104

Property Details

Street: 25 Plantation Road

Town: Chippenham

Postcode: SN14 0EU

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 29/03/2004

Work Completed: 19/01/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #15937044 Recent

Property Details

Street: 25 Plantation Road

Town: CHIPPENHAM

Postcode: SN14 0EU

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 10/09/2023

Work Completed: 04/08/2023

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

79% since 2010

Event Date Price % change
Sold 20/02/2018 (8 years ago) £265,000 +79.1%
Sold 25/11/2010 (15 years ago) £148,000

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
Same street 7 PLANTATION ROAD, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN14 0EU £333,000 24/05/2024 Semi-detached
Same street 6 PLANTATION ROAD, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN14 0EU £305,000 06/03/2024 Semi-detached
Same street 9 PLANTATION ROAD, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN14 0EU £355,000 03/11/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 1 PLANTATION ROAD, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN14 0EU £305,000 09/06/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 14 PLANTATION ROAD, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN14 0EU £300,000 10/02/2023 Semi-detached
28 PLANTATION ROAD, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN14 0EX £7,000 01/04/2022 Other
Same street 5 PLANTATION ROAD, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN14 0EU £347,500 22/02/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 7 PLANTATION ROAD, CHIPPENHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN14 0EU £315,000 27/07/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £322,929 (7 sales)

Area average: £7,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 5.8%
10y growth -59.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Wiltshire. Series: All dwelling types. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 0.7%
5y (index) 14.6%
10y (index) 30.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Wiltshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £958/mo
Realistic £1,064/mo
Optimistic £1,170/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wiltshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Wiltshire: £898/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Woodlands Road 0.1 miles
Shop Morrisons Daily 0.3 miles
Shop Unknown 0.3 miles
Train station Chippenham 0.6 miles
Hospital Chippenham Community Hospital 0.7 miles
Train station Melksham 5.8 miles
University University of Bath 10.4 miles
University University of Bath Campus 10.4 miles
Hospital Green Lane Hospital 10.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 61
Anti-social behaviour 31
Public order 15
Criminal damage and arson 14
Other theft 8
Drugs 7
Shoplifting 6
Burglary 3
Other crime 2
Theft from the person 2
Possession of weapons 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 151

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
Redland Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 10 Sep 2012
Sheldon School Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 13 May 2024
Ivy Lane Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 9 Jul 2014
Frogwell Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Requires improvement — 9 Jul 2024
St Peter's CofE Academy Primary 0.5 miles Requires improvement — 12 Jan 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.39%
Max investor price (0.8%) £133,000
Target investor price (1%) £106,400
  • 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).