What kind of home is 38 Northampton Street, SN1 2JX?

38 Northampton Street, SN1 2JX is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 38 Northampton Street, SN1 2JX last change hands?

38 Northampton Street, SN1 2JX last sold for £242,000 in March 2026. Before that, it sold for £175,000 in September 2020, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 38 Northampton Street, SN1 2JX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2020 and March 2026, 38 Northampton Street, SN1 2JX rose from £175,000 to £242,000, a change of £67,000. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 38 Northampton Street, SN1 2JX?

The current EPC rating for 38 Northampton Street, SN1 2JX is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38 Northampton Street, SN1 2JX?

38 Northampton Street, SN1 2JX has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38 Northampton Street, SN1 2JX use?

The latest EPC at 38 Northampton Street, SN1 2JX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 38 Northampton Street, SN1 2JX?

38 Northampton Street, SN1 2JX 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.

Which area is 38 Northampton Street, SN1 2JX in?

38 Northampton Street, SN1 2JX sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN1 postcode district.

Is 38 Northampton Street, SN1 2JX in a safe area?

Police records around 38 Northampton Street, SN1 2JX show an average of 380 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 38 Northampton Street, SN1 2JX?

The closest primary school to 38 Northampton Street, SN1 2JX is Drove Primary School (138m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Joseph's Catholic College (807m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 38 Northampton Street, SN1 2JX?

The closest bus stop to 38 Northampton Street, SN1 2JX is Fire Station, 152m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 708m away.

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38 Northampton Street, Swindon, SN1 2JX

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 38 Northampton Street

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

38 Northampton Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Swindon (SN1 2JX). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was March 2026 at £242,000 — fresh data. Across 2020–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£292/sq ft) was about 105.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 July 2030

3 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Northampton Street, Swindon, SN1 2JX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Northampton Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

14 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 38 Northampton Street was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£234,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£242,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

27 March 2026Most recent
£242,000
+38.3%over 5 years
24 September 2020
£175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN1 2JX: £226,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in SN1 2JX

On the street

Versus other Northampton Street homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 38 Northampton Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,143

Street avg £1,849

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 78 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Swindon district page.

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Crime

380/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Fire Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Drove Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN1 2JX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN1 2JX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

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