12 Elmina Road, Swindon, SN1 2BJ
About 12 Elmina Road
12 Elmina Road is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Swindon (SN1 2BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Across 2002–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £194,000 sits 94% above the 2012 sale of £100,000. Last sold in January 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
12 Elmina Road has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
15 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
12 Elmina Road changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£194,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 9 years.
£100,000
Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 9 years.
Sales timeline
13 January 2012Most recent
£100,000
-2.4%over 1 year25 August 2010
£102,500
-16.0%over 2 years21 May 2008
£122,000
+56.4%over 5 years15 August 2002
£78,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SN1 2BJ: £117,000 (2019–2010).
Versus other Elmina Road homes
12 Elmina Road outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,205
Street avg £1,458
Floor Area
83 m²
Street avg 75 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 3.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
7/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Gladstone Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
Drove Primary School. 38 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.7dB







