What kind of home is 20 Crombey Street, SN1 5QJ?

20 Crombey Street, SN1 5QJ is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 20 Crombey Street, SN1 5QJ sell for?

20 Crombey Street, SN1 5QJ last sold for £185,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 8 sales on record going back to £27,000 in October 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Crombey Street, SN1 5QJ appreciated in value?

Across 8 sales between October 1996 and October 2023, 20 Crombey Street, SN1 5QJ rose from £27,000 to £185,000, a change of £158,000. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Crombey Street, SN1 5QJ?

The current EPC rating for 20 Crombey Street, SN1 5QJ is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Crombey Street, SN1 5QJ?

20 Crombey Street, SN1 5QJ has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Crombey Street, SN1 5QJ use?

The latest EPC at 20 Crombey Street, SN1 5QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Crombey Street, SN1 5QJ?

20 Crombey Street, SN1 5QJ 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 20 Crombey Street, SN1 5QJ in?

20 Crombey Street, SN1 5QJ sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 20 Crombey Street, SN1 5QJ?

Police records around 20 Crombey Street, SN1 5QJ 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 20 Crombey Street, SN1 5QJ?

The closest primary school to 20 Crombey Street, SN1 5QJ is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (355m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is UTC Swindon (838m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20 Crombey Street, SN1 5QJ?

The closest bus stop to 20 Crombey Street, SN1 5QJ is Commercial Road, 162m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 673m away.

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20 Crombey Street, Swindon, SN1 5QJ

8 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20 Crombey Street

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

20 Crombey Street is an end-of-terrace house in Swindon (SN1 5QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 1996–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£235/sq ft) was about 79.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £185,000 in October 2023.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Nov 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2024from Aug 2023

EPC improved fromE52toD59

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Crombey Street, Swindon, SN1 5QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Crombey 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.

Price for 20 Crombey Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£196,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£185,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

12 October 2023Most recent
£185,000
+48.0%over 8 years
31 October 2014
£125,000
-10.7%over 6 years
13 December 2007
£140,000
+19.7%over 1 year
10 August 2006
£117,000
+9.9%over 2 years
23 October 2003
£106,500
+102.9%over 4 years
27 November 1998
£52,500
+19.5%over 1 year
23 December 1996
£43,950
+62.8%
17 October 1996
£27,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN1 5QJ: £222,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SN1 5QJ

On the street

Versus other Crombey Street homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 20 Crombey Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,534

Street avg £1,869

Strongly above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Below

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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

0.2 km

Commercial Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School. 31 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 5QJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN1 5QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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