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TRENT CRESCENT, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE SN12 8BG

3 beds 1 baths 97 m² Listed 4 Apr 2025 (-508d)

£295,000

Reduced on 15 Oct 2025

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# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (SN12 8BG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 9A, TRENT CRESCENT, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE SN12 8BG |
| Price | £295,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £285,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 19/03/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £990/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,515

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£15)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0019-3195-8102-0027-2806)

## Description

**Situation** - On the Chippenham side of town located on the edge of a cul-de-sac within a mature established residential area comprising a variety of properties. The property is within close proximity of local amenities which comprise a general store, restaurant and take away. For further amenities the town centre of Melksham is within easy access for a further range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. Neighbouring towns include Devizes, Corsham, Trowbridge, Bradford on Avon and Chippenham with the latter hosting a mainline rail station providing links to London(Paddington), also north of Chippenham can be found access to the M4 corridor via junction 17.

**Accommodation & External** - During the year the farmer has corn/maize growing in the field.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/160269506/1702935) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #9535069
- **Address:** 9a Trent Crescent, MELKSHAM, SN12 8BG
- **Certificate Issued:** 06/05/2013
- **Work Completed:** 06/04/2013
- **Items:** 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #5786636
- **Address:** 9a Trent Crescent, MELKSHAM, SN12 8BG
- **Certificate Issued:** 23/06/2008
- **Work Completed:** 21/05/2008
- **Items:** 9 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9A TRENT CRESCENT, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 8BG | £285,000 | 25/03/2026 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 TAMAR ROAD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 8AZ | £310,000 | 29/08/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 26 TRENT CRESCENT, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 8BG | £375,000 | 28/07/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 16 TRENT CRESCENT, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 8BG | £262,000 | 15/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 46 AVON ROAD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 8BB | £291,000 | 26/10/2022 | Detached |
| 4 TAMAR ROAD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 8AZ | £300,000 | 10/10/2022 | Detached |
| 26 THAMES CRESCENT, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 8BH | £325,000 | 23/09/2022 | Detached |
| NEW HOUSE SCOTLAND ROAD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 8AJ | £283,500 | 26/07/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £318,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £301,900 (5 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £426,967 (33 Detached, SN12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -30.9%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £962/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,069/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,176/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £898/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Tower Road, SN12 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 0.82 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Ferris Grove, SN12 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.86 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,175/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £146,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £117,500

*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 £1,175/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 20.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-129/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.8%

*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:** £3,041/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 4.9%
- **10y growth:** 36.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Wiltshire; Detached series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 31.9%

## 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

97 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£285,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£3,041/m²

Local average

£426,967 (-30.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,813 of 33,755)

Street crime

107 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

Attractive, Spacious & No Chain
Chalet Style Bungalow
Three Bedrooms
Ent Hall, Kitchen / Breakfast Room
Useful Utility & Downstairs Bathroom
Decent Size Dual Aspect Living Room
Double Glazing & Gas Heating
Front, Side & Small Rear Garden
Ample Parking & Garage
Backing Onto Countryside & Lovely Views

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Lock and Key independent estate agents are pleased to offer this attractive, spacious three bed detached chalet style bungalow situated in a cul-de-sac going out on the favoured Chippenham side of town backing onto countryside with pleasant rear views. Based on two floors the accommodation comprises, an entrance hall, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, useful utility, bedroom three, downstairs bathroom and a good size dual aspect living room. On the first floor there are two further bedrooms and storage. Additional features include double glazing and gas heating. Externally there are front, side and a small rear garden (lovely views), the side has mature hedging and can offer further parking and to the front there is ample driveway parking for vehicles leading to integral garage. No Chain.

Situation - On the Chippenham side of town located on the edge of a cul-de-sac within a mature established residential area comprising a variety of properties. The property is within close proximity of local amenities which comprise a general store, restaurant and take away. For further amenities the town centre of Melksham is within easy access for a further range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. Neighbouring towns include Devizes, Corsham, Trowbridge, Bradford on Avon and Chippenham with the latter hosting a mainline rail station providing links to London(Paddington), also north of Chippenham can be found access to the M4 corridor via junction 17.

Accommodation & External - During the year the farmer has corn/maize growing in the field.

Listed by

Melksham

Lock & Key Independent Estate Agents

Reference: 160269506

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 20/03/2025

Expiry date: 19/03/2035

Current heating cost: £990/year

Potential heating cost: £874/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,515

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£15)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

INSPIRE registered land data is not available for this location yet.

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #9535069

Property Details

Street: 9a Trent Crescent

Town: MELKSHAM

Postcode: SN12 8BG

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 06/05/2013

Work Completed: 06/04/2013

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #5786636

Property Details

Street: 9a Trent Crescent

Town: MELKSHAM

Postcode: SN12 8BG

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 23/06/2008

Work Completed: 21/05/2008

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

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	25/03/2026 (5 months ago)	£285,000	—

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
3 TAMAR ROAD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 8AZ	£310,000	29/08/2025	Detached
Same street 26 TRENT CRESCENT, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 8BG	£375,000	28/07/2023	Detached
Same street 16 TRENT CRESCENT, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 8BG	£262,000	15/12/2022	Semi-detached
46 AVON ROAD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 8BB	£291,000	26/10/2022	Detached
4 TAMAR ROAD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 8AZ	£300,000	10/10/2022	Detached
26 THAMES CRESCENT, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 8BH	£325,000	23/09/2022	Detached
NEW HOUSE SCOTLAND ROAD, MELKSHAM, WILTSHIRE, SN12 8AJ	£283,500	26/07/2022	Detached

Street average: £318,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £301,900 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 4.9%

10y growth 36.2%

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

1y (index) 1.5%

5y (index) 15.8%

10y (index) 31.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £962/mo

Realistic £1,069/mo

Optimistic £1,176/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wiltshire.

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

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SN12 8BG

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Nortree Motors	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Leekes	0.2 miles
Train station	Melksham	0.4 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.5 miles
Shop	Edwards Garages Ltd	0.6 miles
Hospital	Trowbridge Community Hospital	5.1 miles
Train station	Trowbridge	5.5 miles
Hospital	Dorothy House Hospice Care	7.1 miles
University	University of Bath	8.1 miles
University	University of Bath Campus	8.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	40
Anti-social behaviour	26
Criminal damage and arson	11
Public order	8
Other theft	6
Shoplifting	6
Other crime	3
Drugs	2
Vehicle crime	2
Bicycle theft	1
Burglary	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	107

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
River Mead School	Primary	0.5 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
The Manor CofE VC Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Requires improvement — 5 Dec 2022
Aloeric Primary School	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 12 Feb 2015
Shaw CE Primary School	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 15 Dec 2022
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School	Primary	1.2 miles	Good — 9 Dec 2014

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
3 Bed Terraced House, Tower Road, SN12	£1,150/mo	3	0.82 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Ferris Grove, SN12	£1,200/mo	3	0.86 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,175/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.4%

Max investor price (0.8%) £146,875

Target investor price (1%) £117,500

Gross yield 4.8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 20.9×

Monthly cashflow £-129/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -1.8%

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).

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