What type of property is 38a, Deacon Street, SN1 5NA?

38a, Deacon Street, SN1 5NA is a detached house.

When did 38a, Deacon Street, SN1 5NA last change hands?

38a, Deacon Street, SN1 5NA last sold for £89,500 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £750,000 in May 2018, so prices have been falling over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 38a, Deacon Street, SN1 5NA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2018 and March 2024, 38a, Deacon Street, SN1 5NA fell from £750,000 to £89,500, a change of £660,500. That works out to roughly -30.5% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 38a, Deacon Street, SN1 5NA?

The current EPC rating for 38a, Deacon Street, SN1 5NA is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2018. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38a, Deacon Street, SN1 5NA?

38a, Deacon Street, SN1 5NA has a recorded floor area of 197 m² (2,121 sq ft). That makes it about 155% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SN1 5NA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38a, Deacon Street, SN1 5NA heated?

The latest EPC at 38a, Deacon Street, SN1 5NA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 38a, Deacon Street, SN1 5NA have?

38a, Deacon Street, SN1 5NA has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in January 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 38a, Deacon Street, SN1 5NA?

38a, Deacon Street, SN1 5NA is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 38a, Deacon Street, SN1 5NA located?

38a, Deacon Street, SN1 5NA sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN1 postcode district.

Is 38a, Deacon Street, SN1 5NA in a safe area?

Police records around 38a, Deacon Street, SN1 5NA 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 38a, Deacon Street, SN1 5NA?

The closest primary school to 38a, Deacon Street, SN1 5NA is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (618m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is UTC Swindon (611m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 38a, Deacon Street, SN1 5NA?

The closest bus stop to 38a, Deacon Street, SN1 5NA is Crombey Street, 71m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 717m away.

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38a, Deacon Street, Swindon, SN1 5NA

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

197 m²

2120 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 38a

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

38a is a detached house in Swindon (SN1 5NA). It has a recorded floor area of 197 m² (around 2120 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 197 m² the property is well over the postcode median (77 m² across 38 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). Across 2018–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -30.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £149,000 sits 66.5% above the 2024 sale of £89,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£42/sq ft) was about 69.1% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: HMO conversion approved in 2025. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £89,500.

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Sept 2018

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

80%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2021from Jun 2019

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Feb 2026from Jan 2021

EPC improved fromD57toC73

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38a, Deacon Street, Swindon, SN1 5NA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 38a, Deacon Street, Swindon, SN1 5NA

1decisions11documents15nearby

Flagged:HMO conversion

Jan 2025
HMOFull
Outcome in report
Change of use and erection of additional storey to form a 7 person HMO (Sui generis) and associated works.
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
S/24/1415
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

38a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£149,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -30.5% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£89,500

Growth on file: -30.5% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2024Most recent
£89,500
-88.1%over 5 years
24 May 2018
£750,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN1 5NA: £210,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SN1 5NA

On the street

Versus other Deacon Street homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 38a lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£454

Street avg £1,764

Strongly below

Floor Area

197 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

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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

0.6 km

UTC Swindon. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN1 5NA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN1 5NA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

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