What kind of home is 2 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY?

2 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY?

2 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY last sold for £113,500 in March 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £114,000 in October 2004, so prices have been flat over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2004 and March 2014, 2 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY fell from £114,000 to £113,500, a change of £500. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY?

The current EPC rating for 2 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY?

2 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY use?

The latest EPC at 2 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY?

2 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY 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 2 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY in?

2 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY?

Police records around 2 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY 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 2 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY?

The closest primary school to 2 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (382m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is UTC Swindon (774m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY?

The closest bus stop to 2 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY is Commercial Road, 88m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 612m away.

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2 Dowling Street, Swindon, SN1 5QY

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Dowling Street

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

2 Dowling Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Swindon (SN1 5QY). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

Today's modelled estimate of £179,000 sits 57.7% above the 2014 sale of £113,500. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in March 2014.

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

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemGas

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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 2)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromE45toD56

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Dowling Street, Swindon, SN1 5QY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Dowling 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.

2 Dowling Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£113,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 March 2014Most recent
£113,500
3 October 2004
£114,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN1 5QY: £174,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in SN1 5QY

On the street

Versus other Dowling Street homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Dowling Street is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£1,474

Street avg £1,901

Below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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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

Commercial Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN1 5QY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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