What type of property is 5 Dover Street, SN1 3JP?

5 Dover Street, SN1 3JP is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Dover Street, SN1 3JP last change hands?

5 Dover Street, SN1 3JP last sold for £114,000 in March 2003, around 23 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Dover Street, SN1 3JP have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Dover Street, SN1 3JP is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in November 2018. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Dover Street, SN1 3JP?

5 Dover Street, SN1 3JP has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SN1 3JP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Dover Street, SN1 3JP heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Dover Street, SN1 3JP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Dover Street, SN1 3JP?

5 Dover Street, SN1 3JP 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 5 Dover Street, SN1 3JP located?

5 Dover Street, SN1 3JP sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Dover Street, SN1 3JP?

Police records around 5 Dover Street, SN1 3JP 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 5 Dover Street, SN1 3JP?

The closest primary school to 5 Dover Street, SN1 3JP is King William Street Church of England Primary School (223m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Commonweal School (849m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Dover Street, SN1 3JP?

The closest bus stop to 5 Dover Street, SN1 3JP is Cannon Street, 208m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

5 Dover Street, Swindon, SN1 3JP

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Dover Street

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

5 Dover Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Swindon (SN1 3JP). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

It hasn't traded since March 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £220,000 sits 93% above the 2003 sale of £114,000.

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
Bathrooms1

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Dover Street

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

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)

Nov 2018

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromD68toC69

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Dover Street, Swindon, SN1 3JP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Dover Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

31 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.

5 Dover Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£220,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2003)

£114,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 March 2003Most recent
£114,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN1 3JP: £210,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in SN1 3JP

On the street

Versus other Dover Street homes

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

5 Dover Street is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,425

Street avg £2,106

Strongly below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Dover Street

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£219k

1 Eastcott Road

SN1 3LS

3 bed

£255k

1 Durham Street

SN1 3HS

3 bed1 bath

£268k

1 Dumbarton Terrace

SN1 3HP

3 bed1 bath

£278k

1 Folkestone Road

SN1 3NH

3 bed1 bath

£293k

1 Hythe Mews, Hythe Road

SN1 3LU

3 bed2 bath

£369k

1 Ashford Road

SN1 3NT

3 bed3 bath

£228k

1 King William Street

SN1 3LB

2 bed1 bath

£206k

1 Dover Street

SN1 3JP

2 bed

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.

Full Swindon report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Cannon Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

King William Street Church of England Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN1 3JP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN1 3JP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Dover Street, Swindon, SN1 3JP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.