Flat 2, 31 Wood Street, Swindon, SN1 4AN
About Flat 2
Flat 2 is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Swindon (SN1 4AN). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 46 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 5 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–98 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (39 versus a best of 66). Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (August 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 77), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in November 2005. At 46 m² it's 19.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (57 m² median across 17 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 88% of similar EPCs). Across 2004–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £136,000 is 10.6% above the 2005 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- Period featuresYes
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 system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Flat 2 has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Flat 2 changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£136,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 1 year.
£123,000
Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
4 November 2005Most recent
£123,000
+4.2%over 1 year20 May 2004
£118,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SN1 4AN: £182,500 (2021–2006).
Nearby sales in SN1 4AN
Versus other Wood Street homes
On epc rating, Flat 2 runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,674
Street avg £2,702
Floor Area
46 m²
Street avg 65 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.1 km
Prospect Place — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
King William Street Church of England Primary School. 30 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
50.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.8dB







