Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Mar 2026 £510,000 0.8% -3.3%
Jun 2022 £495,000 4.6% 1.0%
May 2019 £430,000 13.6% 11.0%
Jul 2016 £300,000 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 5, Merlin Way.

Floorplan 5
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Internal area
179 square metres (1,927 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £2,849 per square metre (£265 per square foot) in Mar 2026. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £2,849 per square metre (£265 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Mar 2026 £510,000 £2,849 £510,000 £2,849
Jun 2022 £495,000 £2,765 £497,237 £2,778
May 2019 £430,000 £2,402 £533,384 £2,980
Jul 2016 £300,000 £1,676 £395,372 £2,209

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 179 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £510,000. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Swindon are now selling for between £3,210 and £4,090 per square metre (£298 and £379 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 179 m², this implies a valuation between £575,000 and £732,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
2
Type
Detached
Council tax band
D
Plot size
614 square metres (6,609 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 5 Merlin Way. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 21/06/2022. It last appeared Nov 2022.
Photos:

There are 24 archived estate agent listing photos (taken in October 2018) for 5 Merlin Way.

Photos for 5 Merlin Way
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
August 2024 S/HOU/24/0696
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
5 Merlin Way Covingham Swindon
Description:
Erection of a two storey side extension to incorporate garage and single storey rear extension.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
05 July 2018 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1967 to 1975
Area:
179 sqm (1,927 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.

Summary:
16 March 2016 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1976 to 1982
Area:
89 sqm (958 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

5 Merlin Way is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £510,000.
  • Based on an internal area of 179 m² and recent prices in Swindon, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £575,000 to £732,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 5 Merlin Way last sold for £510,000 in March 2026.

HouseMetric shows 5 Merlin Way as 179 m² (1,927 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 2 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is C, from an inspection dated 05 July 2018. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 5 Merlin Way was in council tax band D. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

5 Merlin Way is in postcode SN3 5AN, in Swindon. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Merlin Way, SN3 5AN or analysis of the Swindon property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.