Sold STC Bungalow

17 RODWAY

SWINDON, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON SN4 0TN

2 beds 1 baths 721 sq ft Listed 2 Apr 2026 (-69d)

£390,000

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# 2 bedroom bungalow for sale (SN4 0TN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 17 RODWAY, SWINDON, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON SN4 0TN |
| Price | £390,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | E |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 |
| Floor area | 67 m² |
| Last sold | £355,000 Sep 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £581/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,030

### Recommendations
- C (£20 - £40)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7591-3060-5207-3706-7200)

## Description

A beautifully presented two-bedroom detached bungalow, ideally positioned within the highly sought-after village of Wanborough.

Occupying a peaceful spot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and adjoining an attractive open green, this charming home enjoys a wonderful sense of space, privacy, and natural light throughout.

The well-appointed accommodation comprises a refitted kitchen with integrated appliances, perfectly positioned to overlook the green, and a spacious lounge/dining room featuring a charming woodburner and patio doors opening onto the rear garden—creating a warm and inviting living space. There are also two generous double bedrooms and a modern shower room.

Externally, the property benefits from a private driveway and a detached garage, which also offers useful storage within the eaves.

The rear garden provides a secluded and tranquil setting, screened by mature trees and featuring a patio seating area alongside a well-maintained lawn—ideal for relaxing or entertaining.

Wanborough is particularly well suited to modern lifestyles, including remote working, with access to high-speed fibre broadband. The village offers excellent transport links, with easy access to the A419, Junction 15 of the M4, and the A420. Local amenities include a highly regarded primary school, sports facilities at Hoopers Field (with bowls, football, and tennis clubs), a village hall, and a selection of well-regarded pubs. A range of community events and clubs further enhance the village atmosphere, while a doctor’s surgery and regular bus services are conveniently located within walking distance.

EPC Rating: C

Council Tax Band: E

Ref: RSRODW

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/174017954/405711) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/174017954/405712) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #16346172
- **Address:** 17 Rodway, Wanborough, SN4 0TN
- **Certificate Issued:** 16/06/2024
- **Work Completed:** 04/06/2024
- **Items:** 6 window(s), 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #17316392
- **Address:** 17 Rodway, Wanborough, SN4 0TN
- **Certificate Issued:** 07/06/2026
- **Work Completed:** 03/06/2026
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 17 RODWAY, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0TN | £355,000 | 27/09/2024 | Detached |
| 17 RODWAY, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0TN | £335,000 | 07/10/2016 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 STANLEY CLOSE, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0EF | £725,000 | 16/01/2026 | Detached |
| 2 THE BEANLANDS, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0EJ | £525,000 | 24/11/2025 | Detached |
| 6 OAKAPPLE CLOSE, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0EW | £805,000 | 07/11/2025 | Detached |
| PENNY FARTHING CHAPEL LANE, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0AJ | £850,000 | 18/08/2025 | Detached |
| BLENHEIM KITE HILL, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0AW | £833,000 | 01/07/2025 | Detached |
| HIGH TREES KITE HILL, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0DD | £785,000 | 15/12/2023 | Detached |
| THE BUNGALOW CHAPEL LANE, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0AJ | £710,000 | 14/12/2023 | Detached |
| 8 YONDER WAY, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0BX | £310,000 | 15/09/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 6 RODWAY, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0TN | £465,000 | 01/09/2023 | Detached |
| WHEELWRIGHTS KITE HILL, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0DD | £725,000 | 07/08/2023 | Detached |
| THE OLD CHAPEL CHAPEL LANE, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0AJ | £466,000 | 27/07/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 11 RODWAY, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0TN | £420,000 | 10/07/2023 | Detached |
| 13 BADGERS CLOSE, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0EN | £451,000 | 02/06/2023 | Detached |
| 20 SPRINGLINES, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0ES | £668,000 | 25/04/2023 | Detached |
| 23 GREENAWAY, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0TW | £450,000 | 03/03/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 6 RODWAY, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0TN | £435,000 | 28/02/2023 | Detached |
| 7 GOSLING CLOSE, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0FE | £760,000 | 08/12/2022 | Detached |
| 5 AVENELL ROAD, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0BS | £360,000 | 22/11/2022 | Detached |
| 10 SPRINGLINES, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0ES | £660,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached |
| 7 AVENELL ROAD, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0BS | £485,000 | 05/10/2022 | Detached |
| 5 MAGDALEN ROAD, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0BD | £575,000 | 29/09/2022 | Detached |
| WHYNOT KITE HILL, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0AW | £550,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 4 RODWAY, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0TN | £468,000 | 07/07/2022 | Detached |
| NEW THATCH COTTAGE, 52 CHURCH ROAD, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0BZ | £880,000 | 14/06/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £447,000 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £628,650 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £644,489 (35 Detached, SN4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -39.5%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Swindon). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £977/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,085/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,194/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Cheltenham (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £798/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed End Terrace, Hathersage Moor, SN3 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 1.06 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,200/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.31% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £150,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £120,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,200/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 27.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-481/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.1%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,821/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 42.9%
- **10y growth:** 110.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Swindon; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 35.7%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

67 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£355,000 Sep 2024

Price per m²

£5,821/m²

Local average

£644,489 (-39.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,841 of 33,755)

Street crime

3 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Garage, Driveway
Garden: Yes

Description

A beautifully presented two-bedroom detached bungalow, ideally positioned within the highly sought-after village of Wanborough.

Occupying a peaceful spot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and adjoining an attractive open green, this charming home enjoys a wonderful sense of space, privacy, and natural light throughout.

The well-appointed accommodation comprises a refitted kitchen with integrated appliances, perfectly positioned to overlook the green, and a spacious lounge/dining room featuring a charming woodburner and patio doors opening onto the rear garden—creating a warm and inviting living space. There are also two generous double bedrooms and a modern shower room.

Externally, the property benefits from a private driveway and a detached garage, which also offers useful storage within the eaves.

The rear garden provides a secluded and tranquil setting, screened by mature trees and featuring a patio seating area alongside a well-maintained lawn—ideal for relaxing or entertaining.

Wanborough is particularly well suited to modern lifestyles, including remote working, with access to high-speed fibre broadband. The village offers excellent transport links, with easy access to the A419, Junction 15 of the M4, and the A420. Local amenities include a highly regarded primary school, sports facilities at Hoopers Field (with bowls, football, and tennis clubs), a village hall, and a selection of well-regarded pubs. A range of community events and clubs further enhance the village atmosphere, while a doctor’s surgery and regular bus services are conveniently located within walking distance.

EPC Rating: C
Council Tax Band: E
Ref: RSRODW

Listed by

Covering the South

Charlesworth EA Limited

Reference: 174017954

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 31/03/2026

Current heating cost: £581/year

Potential heating cost: £595/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,030

Recommendations

Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£20 - £40)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #16346172 Recent

Property Details

Street: 17 Rodway

Town: Wanborough

Postcode: SN4 0TN

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 16/06/2024

Work Completed: 04/06/2024

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #17316392 Recent

Property Details

Street: 17 Rodway

Town: Wanborough

Postcode: SN4 0TN

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 07/06/2026

Work Completed: 03/06/2026

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

6% since 2016

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£390,000	+9.9%
Sold	27/09/2024 (1 year ago)	£355,000	+6%
Sold	07/10/2016 (9 years ago)	£335,000	—

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
8 STANLEY CLOSE, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0EF	£725,000	16/01/2026	Detached
2 THE BEANLANDS, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0EJ	£525,000	24/11/2025	Detached
6 OAKAPPLE CLOSE, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0EW	£805,000	07/11/2025	Detached
PENNY FARTHING CHAPEL LANE, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0AJ	£850,000	18/08/2025	Detached
BLENHEIM KITE HILL, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0AW	£833,000	01/07/2025	Detached
HIGH TREES KITE HILL, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0DD	£785,000	15/12/2023	Detached
THE BUNGALOW CHAPEL LANE, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0AJ	£710,000	14/12/2023	Detached
8 YONDER WAY, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0BX	£310,000	15/09/2023	Detached
Same street 6 RODWAY, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0TN	£465,000	01/09/2023	Detached
WHEELWRIGHTS KITE HILL, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0DD	£725,000	07/08/2023	Detached
THE OLD CHAPEL CHAPEL LANE, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0AJ	£466,000	27/07/2023	Detached
Same street 11 RODWAY, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0TN	£420,000	10/07/2023	Detached
13 BADGERS CLOSE, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0EN	£451,000	02/06/2023	Detached
20 SPRINGLINES, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0ES	£668,000	25/04/2023	Detached
23 GREENAWAY, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0TW	£450,000	03/03/2023	Detached
Same street 6 RODWAY, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0TN	£435,000	28/02/2023	Detached
7 GOSLING CLOSE, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0FE	£760,000	08/12/2022	Detached
5 AVENELL ROAD, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0BS	£360,000	22/11/2022	Detached
10 SPRINGLINES, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0ES	£660,000	04/11/2022	Detached
7 AVENELL ROAD, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0BS	£485,000	05/10/2022	Detached
5 MAGDALEN ROAD, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0BD	£575,000	29/09/2022	Detached
WHYNOT KITE HILL, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0AW	£550,000	25/08/2022	Detached
Same street 4 RODWAY, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0TN	£468,000	07/07/2022	Detached
NEW THATCH COTTAGE, 52 CHURCH ROAD, WANBOROUGH, SWINDON, SN4 0BZ	£880,000	14/06/2022	Detached

Street average: £447,000 (4 sales)

Area average: £628,650 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 42.9%

10y growth 110.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Swindon. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1%

5y (index) 16.9%

10y (index) 35.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £977/mo

Realistic £1,085/mo

Optimistic £1,194/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Swindon.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Cheltenham: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SN4 0TN

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	The Beanlands	0.1 miles
Shop	Forge Workshop	0.2 miles
Shop	Mail Centre Workshop	1.1 miles
Hospital	Great Western Hospital	1.3 miles
Train station	Richard Jefferies Halt	1.9 miles
Train station	Lakeside	1.9 miles
Hospital	The Ridgeway Hospital	4.0 miles
University	Royal Agricultural University (Cultural Heritage Institute)	4.1 miles
University	Oxford Brookes University - Swindon Campus	5.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	3
Total incidents	3

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Wanborough Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 14 Jan 2013
Liden Academy	Primary	1.4 miles	Good — 23 Jan 2024
The Chalet School	Other	1.4 miles	Requires improvement — 6 Jul 2023
The Dorcan Academy	Secondary	1.7 miles	Good — 8 Sep 2022
Eldene Nursery and Primary School	Primary	1.7 miles	Good — 25 May 2022

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed End Terrace, Hathersage Moor, SN3	£1,200/mo	2	1.06 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,200/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.31%

Max investor price (0.8%) £150,000

Target investor price (1%) £120,000

Gross yield 3.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 27.1×

Monthly cashflow £-481/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -5.1%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).