What type of property is 8 Alexandra Road, SN1 1DR?

8 Alexandra Road, SN1 1DR is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Alexandra Road, SN1 1DR last change hands?

8 Alexandra Road, SN1 1DR last sold for £133,000 in November 2012, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £80,500 in August 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Alexandra Road, SN1 1DR?

Across 3 sales between August 2001 and November 2012, 8 Alexandra Road, SN1 1DR rose from £80,500 to £133,000, a change of £52,500. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Alexandra Road, SN1 1DR?

The current EPC rating for 8 Alexandra Road, SN1 1DR is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Alexandra Road, SN1 1DR?

8 Alexandra Road, SN1 1DR has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SN1 1DR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Alexandra Road, SN1 1DR heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Alexandra Road, SN1 1DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 8 Alexandra Road, SN1 1DR had any planning applications?

8 Alexandra Road, SN1 1DR has council approval for an extension granted in November 2018 under ref. S/HOU/18/1393. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Alexandra Road, SN1 1DR?

8 Alexandra Road, SN1 1DR is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Alexandra Road, SN1 1DR located?

8 Alexandra Road, SN1 1DR sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Alexandra Road, SN1 1DR?

Police records around 8 Alexandra Road, SN1 1DR show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 51% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (156% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Alexandra Road, SN1 1DR?

The closest primary school to 8 Alexandra Road, SN1 1DR is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (864m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is UTC Swindon (914m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Alexandra Road, SN1 1DR?

The closest bus stop to 8 Alexandra Road, SN1 1DR is Armstrong Street, 48m away. The nearest rail option is Swindon Rail Station, 223m away.

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8 Alexandra Road, Swindon, SN1 1DR

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Alexandra Road

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

8 Alexandra Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Swindon (SN1 1DR). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in January 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2018. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in November 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years. Across 2001–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £199,000 is 49.6% above the 2012 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Jan 2012

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%40%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2026from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromD59toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Alexandra Road, Swindon, SN1 1DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Alexandra Road has an approved extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 8 Alexandra Road, Swindon, SN1 1DR

1decisions1extensions18documents14nearby

Nov 2018
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Erection of an extension to existing garage to create an office and change from flat to mono-pitched roof.
Documents
18 docs on file
Reference
S/HOU/18/1393
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Alexandra Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£199,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£133,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

1 November 2012Most recent
£133,000
+6.8%over 6 years
15 June 2006
£124,500
+54.7%over 4 years
23 August 2001
£80,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN1 1DR: £145,000 (2020–2014).

Nearby sales in SN1 1DR

On the street

Versus other Alexandra Road homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 8 Alexandra Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,400

Street avg £1,705

On par

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Armstrong Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School. 38 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN1 1DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN1 1DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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