What kind of home is 1a, York Road, SN1 2LE?

1a, York Road, SN1 2LE is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 1a, York Road, SN1 2LE last change hands?

1a, York Road, SN1 2LE last sold for £190,000 in April 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £152,500 in May 2001, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1a, York Road, SN1 2LE?

Across 2 sales between May 2001 and April 2005, 1a, York Road, SN1 2LE rose from £152,500 to £190,000, a change of £37,500. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1a, York Road, SN1 2LE?

The current EPC rating for 1a, York Road, SN1 2LE is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, York Road, SN1 2LE?

1a, York Road, SN1 2LE has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (441 sq ft). That makes it about 45% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN1 2LE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, York Road, SN1 2LE use?

The latest EPC at 1a, York Road, SN1 2LE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 1a, York Road, SN1 2LE in?

1a, York Road, SN1 2LE sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1a, York Road, SN1 2LE?

Police records around 1a, York Road, SN1 2LE 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 1a, York Road, SN1 2LE?

The closest primary school to 1a, York Road, SN1 2LE is Drove Primary School (258m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Joseph's Catholic College (839m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1a, York Road, SN1 2LE?

The closest bus stop to 1a, York Road, SN1 2LE is Fire Station, 130m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 576m away.

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1a, York Road, Swindon, SN1 2LE

Property type

End terrace

Floor Basement

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is an end-of-terrace house in Swindon (SN1 2LE). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in April 2005. At 41 m² it sits well below the postcode median (82 m² across 36 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2001–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £232,000 is 22.1% above the 2005 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£431/sq ft) was about 169.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 June 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromE47toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, York Road, Swindon, SN1 2LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

1a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£232,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£190,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

4 April 2005Most recent
£190,000
+24.6%over 3 years
1 May 2001
£152,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN1 2LE: £230,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in SN1 2LE

On the street

Versus other York Road homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,634

Street avg £2,412

Strongly above

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

0.1 km

Fire Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Drove Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN1 2LE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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