Sold STC Semi-detached

10 BURDEN CLOSE

SWINDON, SWINDON SN3 4HE

3 beds 1 baths 74 m² Listed 31 Jan 2025 (-537d)

£280,000

Reduced on 30 Sep 2025

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (SN3 4HE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 10 BURDEN CLOSE, SWINDON, SWINDON SN3 4HE |
| Price | £280,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | TBC |
| Last sold | £285,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 10/02/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £1,912/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,048

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- C (£15 - £30)
- F (£200 - £400)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- 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/2220-9122-0193-9101-1533)

## Description

Ideal Family Home!

Charles Harding are pleased to welcome to the market this spacious semi-detached house situated within the sought after East side of Swindon, in the Stratton St. Margaret area.

The accommodation comprises; Entrance Hall, separate Dining Room leading through to the fitted Kitchen. Door from the entrance hall leading to a good size separate living room with sliding patio doors to the uPVC double glazed conservatory. Hall leading to the garage having power and light. Stairs leading to the first floor, boasting from Three well proportioned bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and storage in all bedrooms. Large Four piece bathroom with separate shower equipped with new shower tray and bath. Further benefits include a newly installed combi-boiler

Enclosed rear garden. Mainly laid to lawn, decking and block paving. giving plenty of space for all the family. Flower and shrubs. Access to side leading to the front. Driveway off road parking. Stone chipped and lawn area. Access to the attached garage to the front.

Close to local schools, shops and amenities. Good transport links leading to the Greenbridge Retail Park, Great Western Hospital, Swindon Town Centre, and Amazon Distribution Centre. Easy access to the A419 and M4.

Viewing strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.

Council tax band - C

EPC rating - E

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/157623785/1112536) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/157623785/1112537) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 10 BURDEN CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 4HE | £285,000 | 04/02/2026 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 EVERGREENS CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 4HN | £240,000 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 32 GRIFFITHS CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 4NW | £400,000 | 25/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 36 SANDGATE, SWINDON, SN3 4HJ | £217,000 | 03/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 11 CASTLE VIEW ROAD, SWINDON, SN3 4HT | £405,000 | 08/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 23 NINDUM ROAD, SWINDON, SN3 4AZ | £290,000 | 31/10/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 71 BLAKE CRESCENT, SWINDON, SN3 4LR | £285,000 | 26/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 33 NINDUM ROAD, SWINDON, SN3 4AZ | £135,000 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 134 OXFORD ROAD, STRATTON ST MARGARET, SWINDON, SN3 4HD | £276,000 | 27/01/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 3 NINDUM ROAD, SWINDON, SN3 4AZ | £356,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 106 OXFORD ROAD, STRATTON ST MARGARET, SWINDON, SN3 4HD | £356,000 | 06/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 68 GRIFFITHS CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 4NP | £375,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 32 WHILESTONE WAY, SWINDON, SN3 4HS | £330,000 | 12/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 51 NINDUM ROAD, SWINDON, SN3 4BB | £268,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 NINDUM ROAD, SWINDON, SN3 4AZ | £425,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 97 OXFORD ROAD, STRATTON ST MARGARET, SWINDON, SN3 4JB | £248,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 71 OXFORD ROAD, STRATTON ST MARGARET, SWINDON, SN3 4JB | £332,500 | 25/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 CASTLE VIEW ROAD, SWINDON, SN3 4HT | £355,000 | 12/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 51 OXFORD ROAD, STRATTON ST MARGARET, SWINDON, SN3 4JB | £345,000 | 30/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 23 EVERGREENS CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 4HN | £205,000 | 19/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 39 BURDEN CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 4HE | £271,000 | 14/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 103 SANDGATE, SWINDON, SN3 4HJ | £137,000 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 12 BURDEN CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 4HE | £246,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 21 BURDEN CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 4HE | £211,000 | 15/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 18 BURDEN CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 4HE | £225,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £238,250 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £299,025 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £309,319 (83 Semi-detached, SN3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -9.5%

## 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):** £997/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.39% (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:** £3,784/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 14.3%
- **10y growth:** 33%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Swindon; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 40.2%

## 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

74 m²

Council tax band

TBC

EPC rating

Last sold

£285,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£3,784/m²

Local average

£309,319 (-9.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,683 of 33,755)

Street crime

100 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Ideal Family Home!

Charles Harding are pleased to welcome to the market this spacious semi-detached house situated within the sought after East side of Swindon, in the Stratton St. Margaret area.

The accommodation comprises; Entrance Hall, separate Dining Room leading through to the fitted Kitchen. Door from the entrance hall leading to a good size separate living room with sliding patio doors to the uPVC double glazed conservatory. Hall leading to the garage having power and light. Stairs leading to the first floor, boasting from Three well proportioned bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and storage in all bedrooms. Large Four piece bathroom with separate shower equipped with new shower tray and bath. Further benefits include a newly installed combi-boiler

Enclosed rear garden. Mainly laid to lawn, decking and block paving. giving plenty of space for all the family. Flower and shrubs. Access to side leading to the front. Driveway off road parking. Stone chipped and lawn area. Access to the attached garage to the front.

Close to local schools, shops and amenities. Good transport links leading to the Greenbridge Retail Park, Great Western Hospital, Swindon Town Centre, and Amazon Distribution Centre. Easy access to the A419 and M4.

Viewing strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.

Council tax band - C
EPC rating - E

Listed by

Gorse Hill

Charles Harding Estate Agents

Reference: 157623785

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 11/02/2025

Expiry date: 10/02/2035

Current heating cost: £1,912/year

Potential heating cost: £945/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,048

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

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£15 - £30)
Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
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

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	04/02/2026 (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
5 EVERGREENS CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 4HN	£240,000	05/12/2025	Semi-detached
32 GRIFFITHS CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 4NW	£400,000	25/11/2025	Semi-detached
36 SANDGATE, SWINDON, SN3 4HJ	£217,000	03/10/2025	Semi-detached
11 CASTLE VIEW ROAD, SWINDON, SN3 4HT	£405,000	08/08/2025	Semi-detached
23 NINDUM ROAD, SWINDON, SN3 4AZ	£290,000	31/10/2024	Semi-detached
71 BLAKE CRESCENT, SWINDON, SN3 4LR	£285,000	26/05/2023	Semi-detached
33 NINDUM ROAD, SWINDON, SN3 4AZ	£135,000	31/03/2023	Semi-detached
134 OXFORD ROAD, STRATTON ST MARGARET, SWINDON, SN3 4HD	£276,000	27/01/2023	Semi-detached
3 NINDUM ROAD, SWINDON, SN3 4AZ	£356,000	09/12/2022	Semi-detached
106 OXFORD ROAD, STRATTON ST MARGARET, SWINDON, SN3 4HD	£356,000	06/12/2022	Semi-detached
68 GRIFFITHS CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 4NP	£375,000	25/11/2022	Semi-detached
32 WHILESTONE WAY, SWINDON, SN3 4HS	£330,000	12/10/2022	Semi-detached
51 NINDUM ROAD, SWINDON, SN3 4BB	£268,000	07/10/2022	Semi-detached
11 NINDUM ROAD, SWINDON, SN3 4AZ	£425,000	09/09/2022	Semi-detached
97 OXFORD ROAD, STRATTON ST MARGARET, SWINDON, SN3 4JB	£248,000	09/09/2022	Semi-detached
71 OXFORD ROAD, STRATTON ST MARGARET, SWINDON, SN3 4JB	£332,500	25/07/2022	Semi-detached
2 CASTLE VIEW ROAD, SWINDON, SN3 4HT	£355,000	12/07/2022	Semi-detached
51 OXFORD ROAD, STRATTON ST MARGARET, SWINDON, SN3 4JB	£345,000	30/05/2022	Semi-detached
23 EVERGREENS CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 4HN	£205,000	19/04/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 39 BURDEN CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 4HE	£271,000	14/04/2022	Semi-detached
103 SANDGATE, SWINDON, SN3 4HJ	£137,000	01/04/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 12 BURDEN CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 4HE	£246,000	18/03/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 21 BURDEN CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 4HE	£211,000	15/12/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 18 BURDEN CLOSE, SWINDON, SN3 4HE	£225,000	30/09/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £238,250 (4 sales)

Area average: £299,025 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 14.3%

10y growth 33%

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

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SN3 4HE

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Whilestone Way	0.1 miles
Bus stop	White Hart	0.1 miles
Shop	Lower Stratton Service Station	0.1 miles
Shop	PLP Property Consultants	0.3 miles
Train station	Swindon	2.1 miles
Train station	Richard Jefferies Halt	2.2 miles
University	Royal Agricultural University (Cultural Heritage Institute)	2.4 miles
Hospital	Great Western Hospital	2.6 miles
Hospital	Marlborough House	3.1 miles
University	Oxford Brookes University - Swindon Campus	3.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	40
Anti-social behaviour	14
Public order	13
Shoplifting	10
Criminal damage and arson	9
Drugs	4
Other crime	4
Other theft	3
Burglary	1
Possession of weapons	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	100

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
Grange Junior School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 9 Jul 2023
Colebrook Junior School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 18 Jan 2016
Colebrook Infant Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 5 Feb 2014
Nythe Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 9 Nov 2016
Grange Infants' School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 27 Sep 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%) £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).