What kind of home is 52 Dryden Street, SN1 5LA?

52 Dryden Street, SN1 5LA is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 52 Dryden Street, SN1 5LA last change hands?

52 Dryden Street, SN1 5LA last sold for £194,650 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £101,950 in April 2014, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 52 Dryden Street, SN1 5LA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2014 and June 2024, 52 Dryden Street, SN1 5LA rose from £101,950 to £194,650, a change of £92,700. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 52 Dryden Street, SN1 5LA?

The current EPC rating for 52 Dryden Street, SN1 5LA is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in November 2017. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 52 Dryden Street, SN1 5LA?

52 Dryden Street, SN1 5LA has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN1 5LA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 52 Dryden Street, SN1 5LA use?

The latest EPC at 52 Dryden Street, SN1 5LA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 52 Dryden Street, SN1 5LA?

52 Dryden Street, SN1 5LA 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 52 Dryden Street, SN1 5LA in?

52 Dryden Street, SN1 5LA sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 52 Dryden Street, SN1 5LA?

Police records around 52 Dryden Street, SN1 5LA 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.

What schools are near 52 Dryden Street, SN1 5LA?

The closest primary school to 52 Dryden Street, SN1 5LA is Robert Le Kyng Primary School (512m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is UTC Swindon (566m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 52 Dryden Street, SN1 5LA?

The closest bus stop to 52 Dryden Street, SN1 5LA is Crombey Street, 140m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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52 Dryden Street, Swindon, SN1 5LA

Extendable

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 52 Dryden Street

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

52 Dryden Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Swindon (SN1 5LA). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (November 2017) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£283/sq ft) was about 107.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £194,650 in June 2024.

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

DrivewayYes

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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 3)

Nov 2017

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromE47toD57

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

33%62%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2017from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromD57toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

62%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 52 Dryden Street, Swindon, SN1 5LA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

52 Dryden Street 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

52 Dryden Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£214,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£194,650

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

3 June 2024Most recent
£194,650
+90.9%over 10 years
28 April 2014
£101,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN1 5LA: £190,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SN1 5LA

On the street

Versus other Dryden Street homes

Four headline reads against 59 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 52 Dryden Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,041

Street avg £1,879

Strongly above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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

0.1 km

Crombey Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Robert Le Kyng Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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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 5LA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN1 5LA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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