Sold STC End of terrace

26 WOODCHESTER

SWINDON, WESTLEA, SWINDON SN5 7BQ

2 beds 1 baths 743 sq ft Listed 4 Oct 2021 (-1750d)

£220,000

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# 2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (SN5 7BQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 26 WOODCHESTER, SWINDON, WESTLEA, SWINDON SN5 7BQ |
| Price | £220,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 |
| Floor area | 69 m² |
| Last sold | £225,000 Dec 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 06/10/2031
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,725

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- 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/9350-2403-4100-2209-4021)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

A PERFECT FIRST PURCHASE - A BEAUTIFUL AND WELL MAINTAINED two bedroom end of terrace house PLEASANTLY LOCATED IN A QUIET CUL DE SAC in Westlea. The property has been EXTENDED and OFFERS SPACIOUS AND WELL PRESENTED ACCOMMODATION THROUGHOUT as well as an ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN and ALLOCATED PARKING.

**DESCRIPTION**

A perfect first purchase - A beautiful and very well maintained two bedroom end of terrace house pleasantly located in a quiet cul-de-sac in Westlea.

West Swindon offers fantastic transport links including J16 M4 as well as Swindon Station and a variety of Cycle and Bus routes. There are lots of entertainment facilities including Shaw Ridge with Pizza Hut, Cinema, Bowling alley and more. There is also the Link Centre with Ice Rink, Swimming pools and other leisure activities. Shopping facilities are available at West Swindon shopping centre Asda (costa coffee). Within walking distance to the local schools.

The property has been extended and offers spacious and well presented accommodation comprising entrance porch, lounge, separate dining room and a refitted kitchen with built in electric oven, five ring gas hob, extractor hood and dishwasher. Upstairs on the first floor are two bedrooms and a refitted family bathroom fitted with a modern white suite.

To the rear is an enclosed rear garden with gated side access and an allocated parking space. Further benefits include newly fitted UPVC double glazing throughout and a recently installed gas central heating boiler.

**Ground Floor Accommodation**

**Entrance Porch**

Double glazed front door. Double glazed window to side aspect. Double glazed door to lounge.

**Lounge** 14' 2" max x 11' 7" ( 4.32m max x 3.53m )

Double glazed window to front aspect. Stairs rising to first floor accommodation. Radiator. TV point. Telephone point. Access points for satellite TV and Virgin Media. Door to dining room.

**Dining Room** 14' 4" x 8' 10" ( 4.37m x 2.69m )

Double glazed window to side aspect. Radiator. Under stairs storage cupboard. Door to kitchen.

**Kitchen** 18' 9" x 13' 9" ( 5.71m x 4.19m )

Double glazed window to rear aspect. Fitted with a range of base and wall mounted units comprising cupboards and drawers. Work surfaces. Built in electric oven and five ring gas hob with extractor hood over. Integrated dishwasher. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space for fridge/freezer. Sink and drainer unit. Tiling to water sensitive areas. Walk in larder cupboard. Wall mounted central heating boiler. Radiator. Double glazed door to rear garden.

**First Floor Accommodation**

**First Floor Landing**

Stairs rising from ground floor accommodation. Access to loft space. Doors to bedrooms and bathroom.

**Bedroom One** 11' 8" x 11'  ( 3.56m x 3.35m )

Two double glazed windows to front aspect. Radiator. Built in wardrobe. Virgin media point.

**Bedroom Two** 8' 11" x 7' 4" ( 2.72m x 2.24m )

Double glazed window to rear aspect. Radiator.

**Bathroom**

Obscure double glazed window to rear aspect. Fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer taps, wash hand basin and low level WC. Fully tiled walls and floor. Heated towel radiator.

**Outside**

**Front Garden**

Enclosed by picket fencing and wall with gated side access. The garden is laid mainly to gravel for ease of maintenance with a path leading to the front door.

**Rear Garden**

Enclosed by wood panelled fencing. The garden is laid to lawn with a paved seating area.

**Parking**

An allocated parking space situated in a nearby car park plus plenty of on street parking in front of the house.

**DIRECTIONS**

Available on request.

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: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.

3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.

5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.

6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/114378254/1059697) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/114378254/1059705) - EPC

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 26 WOODCHESTER, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BQ | £225,000 | 16/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 26 WOODCHESTER, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BQ | £180,000 | 03/10/2016 | Semi-detached |
| 26 WOODCHESTER, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BQ | £116,500 | 14/06/2003 | Semi-detached |
| 26 WOODCHESTER, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BQ | £87,000 | 08/03/2002 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 68 CONISBOROUGH, TOOTHILL, SWINDON, SN5 8ET | £260,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 24 MANNINGTON LANE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AT | £228,000 | 28/07/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 34 WOODCHESTER, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BQ | £220,000 | 27/03/2025 | Terraced |
| 27 PARK SPRINGS, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BA | £170,000 | 28/02/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 37 WOODCHESTER, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BQ | £210,000 | 24/01/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 33 WOODCHESTER, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BQ | £180,000 | 07/08/2024 | Terraced |
| 26 STONYBECK CLOSE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AQ | £225,000 | 30/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 35 THORNFORD DRIVE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BB | £212,000 | 01/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 29 RISINGHAM MEAD, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AX | £155,000 | 17/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 5 WATERCROOK MEWS, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AS | £213,950 | 25/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 40 RISINGHAM MEAD, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AY | £210,000 | 22/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 77 THORNFORD DRIVE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BH | £180,000 | 31/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 10 FEATHER WOOD, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AG | £360,000 | 02/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 31 STONYBECK CLOSE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AQ | £225,000 | 06/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 7 BIRDCOMBE ROAD, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BJ | £177,000 | 29/03/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 48 WOODCHESTER, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BQ | £427,000 | 22/03/2023 | Detached |
| 27 WATERCROOK MEWS, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AS | £180,000 | 17/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 32 BENWELL CLOSE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BY | £290,000 | 17/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 2 PARK SPRINGS, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BA | £165,000 | 12/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 88 THORNFORD DRIVE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BH | £222,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 8 MANNINGTON LANE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AT | £225,000 | 28/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 20 WATERCROOK MEWS, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AS | £201,000 | 18/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 PARK SPRINGS, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BA | £189,500 | 03/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 32 ALVESTON CLOSE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7DE | £230,000 | 03/11/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 30 WOODCHESTER, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BQ | £211,000 | 01/11/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £249,600 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £215,923 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £235,800 (35 Terraced, SN5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -6.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £980/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,089/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,198/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

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

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.5% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £136,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £108,900

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,188/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 23%
- **10y growth:** 37.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Swindon; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 39.9%

## 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

69 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£225,000 Dec 2021

Price per m²

£3,188/m²

Local average

£235,800 (-6.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,529 of 33,755)

Street crime

148 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

A perfect first purchase
A beautiful and very well maintained two bedroom end of terrace house
Pleasantly located in a quiet cul-de-sac in Westlea
The property has been extended and offers spacious and well presented accommodation
Lounge and separate dining room
Refitted kitchen with built in electric oven, five ring gas hob, extractor hood and dishwasher
Refitted family bathroom fitted with a modern white suite
Enclosed rear garden and an allocated parking space in a nearby car park plus plenty of on street parking

Additional details

Heating: Central
Parking: On street
Garden: Front garden, Back garden

Description

SUMMARY
A PERFECT FIRST PURCHASE - A BEAUTIFUL AND WELL MAINTAINED two bedroom end of terrace house PLEASANTLY LOCATED IN A QUIET CUL DE SAC in Westlea. The property has been EXTENDED and OFFERS SPACIOUS AND WELL PRESENTED ACCOMMODATION THROUGHOUT as well as an ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN and ALLOCATED PARKING.

DESCRIPTION
A perfect first purchase - A beautiful and very well maintained two bedroom end of terrace house pleasantly located in a quiet cul-de-sac in Westlea.

West Swindon offers fantastic transport links including J16 M4 as well as Swindon Station and a variety of Cycle and Bus routes. There are lots of entertainment facilities including Shaw Ridge with Pizza Hut, Cinema, Bowling alley and more. There is also the Link Centre with Ice Rink, Swimming pools and other leisure activities. Shopping facilities are available at West Swindon shopping centre Asda (costa coffee). Within walking distance to the local schools.

The property has been extended and offers spacious and well presented accommodation comprising entrance porch, lounge, separate dining room and a refitted kitchen with built in electric oven, five ring gas hob, extractor hood and dishwasher. Upstairs on the first floor are two bedrooms and a refitted family bathroom fitted with a modern white suite.

To the rear is an enclosed rear garden with gated side access and an allocated parking space. Further benefits include newly fitted UPVC double glazing throughout and a recently installed gas central heating boiler.

Ground Floor Accommodation

Entrance Porch
Double glazed front door. Double glazed window to side aspect. Double glazed door to lounge.

Lounge 14' 2" max x 11' 7" ( 4.32m max x 3.53m )
Double glazed window to front aspect. Stairs rising to first floor accommodation. Radiator. TV point. Telephone point. Access points for satellite TV and Virgin Media. Door to dining room.

Dining Room 14' 4" x 8' 10" ( 4.37m x 2.69m )
Double glazed window to side aspect. Radiator. Under stairs storage cupboard. Door to kitchen.

Kitchen 18' 9" x 13' 9" ( 5.71m x 4.19m )
Double glazed window to rear aspect. Fitted with a range of base and wall mounted units comprising cupboards and drawers. Work surfaces. Built in electric oven and five ring gas hob with extractor hood over. Integrated dishwasher. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space for fridge/freezer. Sink and drainer unit. Tiling to water sensitive areas. Walk in larder cupboard. Wall mounted central heating boiler. Radiator. Double glazed door to rear garden.

First Floor Accommodation

First Floor Landing
Stairs rising from ground floor accommodation. Access to loft space. Doors to bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom One 11' 8" x 11' ( 3.56m x 3.35m )
Two double glazed windows to front aspect. Radiator. Built in wardrobe. Virgin media point.

Bedroom Two 8' 11" x 7' 4" ( 2.72m x 2.24m )
Double glazed window to rear aspect. Radiator.

Bathroom
Obscure double glazed window to rear aspect. Fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer taps, wash hand basin and low level WC. Fully tiled walls and floor. Heated towel radiator.

Outside

Front Garden
Enclosed by picket fencing and wall with gated side access. The garden is laid mainly to gravel for ease of maintenance with a path leading to the front door.

Rear Garden
Enclosed by wood panelled fencing. The garden is laid to lawn with a paved seating area.

Parking
An allocated parking space situated in a nearby car park plus plenty of on street parking in front of the house.

DIRECTIONS
Available on request.

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: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Swindon (North)

Connells

Reference: 114378254

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 07/10/2021

Expiry date: 06/10/2031

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,725

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
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)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

Price history

159% since 2002

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	16/12/2021 (4 years ago)	£225,000	+25%
Sold	03/10/2016 (9 years ago)	£180,000	+54.5%
Sold	14/06/2003 (23 years ago)	£116,500	+33.9%
Sold	08/03/2002 (24 years ago)	£87,000	—

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
68 CONISBOROUGH, TOOTHILL, SWINDON, SN5 8ET	£260,000	28/11/2025	Terraced
24 MANNINGTON LANE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AT	£228,000	28/07/2025	Terraced
Same street 34 WOODCHESTER, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BQ	£220,000	27/03/2025	Terraced
27 PARK SPRINGS, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BA	£170,000	28/02/2025	Terraced
Same street 37 WOODCHESTER, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BQ	£210,000	24/01/2025	Terraced
Same street 33 WOODCHESTER, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BQ	£180,000	07/08/2024	Terraced
26 STONYBECK CLOSE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AQ	£225,000	30/11/2023	Terraced
35 THORNFORD DRIVE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BB	£212,000	01/09/2023	Terraced
29 RISINGHAM MEAD, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AX	£155,000	17/08/2023	Terraced
5 WATERCROOK MEWS, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AS	£213,950	25/07/2023	Terraced
40 RISINGHAM MEAD, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AY	£210,000	22/06/2023	Terraced
77 THORNFORD DRIVE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BH	£180,000	31/05/2023	Terraced
10 FEATHER WOOD, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AG	£360,000	02/05/2023	Terraced
31 STONYBECK CLOSE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AQ	£225,000	06/04/2023	Terraced
7 BIRDCOMBE ROAD, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BJ	£177,000	29/03/2023	Terraced
Same street 48 WOODCHESTER, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BQ	£427,000	22/03/2023	Detached
27 WATERCROOK MEWS, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AS	£180,000	17/03/2023	Terraced
32 BENWELL CLOSE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BY	£290,000	17/03/2023	Terraced
2 PARK SPRINGS, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BA	£165,000	12/12/2022	Terraced
88 THORNFORD DRIVE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BH	£222,000	09/12/2022	Terraced
8 MANNINGTON LANE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AT	£225,000	28/11/2022	Terraced
20 WATERCROOK MEWS, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7AS	£201,000	18/11/2022	Terraced
14 PARK SPRINGS, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BA	£189,500	03/11/2022	Terraced
32 ALVESTON CLOSE, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7DE	£230,000	03/11/2022	Terraced
Same street 30 WOODCHESTER, WESTLEA, SWINDON, SN5 7BQ	£211,000	01/11/2022	Terraced

Street average: £249,600 (5 sales)

Area average: £215,923 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 23%

10y growth 37.9%

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

1y (index) 3%

5y (index) 19.4%

10y (index) 39.9%

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: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SN5 7BQ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Risingham Mead	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Springhill Close	0.1 miles
Shop	Pearce Funeral Services	0.2 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.2 miles
University	Oxford Brookes University - Swindon Campus	0.3 miles
Hospital	Marlborough House	1.2 miles
University	Royal Agricultural University (Cultural Heritage Institute)	1.4 miles
Train station	Swindon	1.7 miles
Train station	Taw Valley Halt	2.4 miles
Hospital	Great Western Hospital	4.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	59
Anti-social behaviour	32
Criminal damage and arson	10
Shoplifting	10
Vehicle crime	10
Public order	7
Other theft	5
Burglary	4
Drugs	3
Robbery	3
Other crime	2
Bicycle theft	1
Possession of weapons	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	148

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
Westlea Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 18 Jul 2023
Hazelwood Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 6 Dec 2023
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 1 Jul 2016
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 18 Dec 2014
Shaw Ridge Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 11 May 2022

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.5%

Max investor price (0.8%) £136,125

Target investor price (1%) £108,900

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).