Sold STC Semi-detached

2 COLE CLOSE

SWINDON, COVINGHAM, SWINDON SN3 5BU

3 beds 1 baths 70 m² Listed 27 Feb 2025 (-508d)

£280,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

70 m²

Council tax band

C

Last sold

£275,000 Dec 2025

Local average

£309,319 (-9.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,347 of 33,755)

Street crime

106 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Three Bedroom Semi-Detached Family Home
  • No Onward Chain
  • Garage and Driveway Parking
  • Highly Desirable Area in Covingham
  • Huge Improvement Opportunity

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Front garden, Back garden

Description

SUMMARY
Allen & Harris are delighted to offer to the market this three bedroom semi-detached home in Covingham.

The property is offered to the market with no onward chain and further benefits from a garage, driveway parking and offers huge improvement potential.

Viewing highly recommended!


DESCRIPTION
Allen & Harris are delighted to offer to the market this three bedroom semi-detached home in Covingham which would be ideally suited to First Time Buyers, Home Movers, Growing Families and Investors.

The ground floor accommodation comprises of an entrance hall, a living room which is flooded by natural lighting creating a light and airy space to relax, a fitted kitchen with access to the garden, and a separate dining room. To the first floor, you will find two generously sized double bedrooms which provide ample space to unwind and a third bedroom. The second and third bedrooms benefit from built-in storage, adding convenience to everyday living. The first floor is complete with the family bathroom. Externally, the property benefits from driveway parking, a 22 ft garage and charming front and rear gardens to enjoy the summer months.

Nestled in the welcoming neighbourhood of Covingham, the property is offered with no onward chain and offers a huge improvement opportunity.

Viewing highly recommended!

Situated in Covingham on the east side of Swindon, this property offers great transport links to major routes via the A419 and M4 (J15). There is a wide range of local primary and secondary schools within easy reach and several supermarkets and retail parks located nearby.

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Ground Floor 

Entrance Hall 

Living Room 12' 2" x 12' 1" ( 3.71m x 3.68m )

Dining Room 8' 9" x 9' 6" ( 2.67m x 2.90m )

Kitchen 10' 9" x 8' 8" ( 3.28m x 2.64m )

First Floor 

Bedroom One 12' 2" x 9' 10" ( 3.71m x 3.00m )

Bedroom Two 12' 4" x 8' 8" ( 3.76m x 2.64m )

Bedroom Three 8' 2" x 8' 3" ( 2.49m x 2.51m )

Bathroom 

External 

Rear Garden 

Garage 22' 4" x 8' 2" ( 6.81m x 2.49m )

Driveway 



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Swindon Ermin Street

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 158781716

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 05/12/2025 (7 months ago) £275,000

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
2 TERNCLIFF, SWINDON, SN3 5BB £332,000 27/11/2025 Semi-detached
22 SMITAN BROOK, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5BX £290,000 14/11/2025 Semi-detached
24 ST KATHERINE GREEN, SWINDON, SN3 5ES £290,000 04/07/2025 Semi-detached
13 ROBINSON CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 5EE £315,000 19/02/2025 Semi-detached
15 ST KATHERINE GREEN, SWINDON, SN3 5ES £275,000 07/02/2025 Semi-detached
7 SWALLOWDALE, SWINDON, SN3 5AZ £300,000 31/10/2023 Semi-detached
9 ST AMBROSE CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 5EG £290,000 11/08/2023 Semi-detached
1 THE HARRIERS, SWINDON, SN3 5BD £235,000 04/08/2023 Semi-detached
17 PINNEGAR WAY, SWINDON, SN3 5EH £360,000 14/07/2023 Semi-detached
18 POLTONDALE, SWINDON, SN3 5BN £290,000 11/05/2023 Semi-detached
15 DOBBIN CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 5EN £310,000 28/04/2023 Semi-detached
7 VERNEY CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 5EF £284,000 09/12/2022 Semi-detached
17 SWALLOWDALE, SWINDON, SN3 5AZ £265,000 17/11/2022 Semi-detached
8 FIELDFARE, SWINDON, SN3 5BE £330,000 28/10/2022 Semi-detached
4 FIELDFARE, SWINDON, SN3 5BE £285,000 25/10/2022 Semi-detached
12 ST ANDREWS GREEN, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5ER £295,000 21/10/2022 Semi-detached
4 SMITAN BROOK, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5BX £355,000 07/10/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 21 COLE CLOSE, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5BU £162,500 30/08/2022 Terraced
19 SWALLOWDALE, SWINDON, SN3 5AZ £285,000 17/08/2022 Semi-detached
2 ST ANDREWS GREEN, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5ER £292,400 11/08/2022 Semi-detached
32 GILLING WAY, SWINDON, SN3 5EQ £274,000 05/08/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 1 COLE CLOSE, COVINGHAM, SWINDON, SN3 5BU £350,000 03/12/2021 Detached

Street average: £256,250 (2 sales)

Area average: £297,620 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 14.8%
10y growth 34.2%

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

1y (index) 3.5%
5y (index) 20.6%
10y (index) 40.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £980/mo
Realistic £1,089/mo
Optimistic £1,198/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Swindon.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Cheltenham: £997/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop St Pauls Church 0.1 miles
Bus stop Martinfield 0.1 miles
Shop BD 0.4 miles
Shop Madames 0.5 miles
Train station Richard Jefferies Halt 1.4 miles
Train station Lakeside 1.5 miles
Hospital Great Western Hospital 1.7 miles
University Royal Agricultural University (Cultural Heritage Institute) 2.6 miles
Hospital Marlborough House 3.0 miles
University Oxford Brookes University - Swindon Campus 3.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 54
Anti-social behaviour 13
Public order 10
Criminal damage and arson 9
Other crime 5
Shoplifting 5
Drugs 4
Other theft 3
Bicycle theft 1
Possession of weapons 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 106

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 0.2 miles Good — 8 Sep 2022
Covingham Park Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 9 Mar 2016
Nythe Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 9 Nov 2016
Nyland School Other 0.5 miles Good — 14 Dec 2016
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Requires improvement — 2 May 2023

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 Semi-Detached House, Ecklington, SN3 £1,400/mo 3 0.54 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,400/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.5%
Max investor price (0.8%) £175,000
Target investor price (1%) £140,000
Gross yield 6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 16.7×
Monthly cashflow £132/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 2%
  • 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).