What type of property is 21 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY?

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

When did 21 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY last change hands?

21 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY last sold for £174,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £66,000 in November 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 21 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 1999 and February 2024, 21 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY rose from £66,000 to £174,000, a change of £108,000. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 21 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY?

The current EPC rating for 21 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has improved from a F recorded in November 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY?

21 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 25% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN1 5QY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 21 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY?

21 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.

Where is 21 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY located?

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

How safe is the area around 21 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY?

Police records around 21 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.

Which schools serve 21 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY?

The closest primary school to 21 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 21 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY?

The closest bus stop to 21 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY is Commercial Road, 88m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 612m away.

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21 Dowling Street, Swindon, SN1 5QY

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 21 Dowling Street

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

21 Dowling Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Swindon (SN1 5QY). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £201,000 is 15.5% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£284/sq ft) was about 101.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 57 m² it's 24% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (75 m² median across 29 EPCs). Most recent transfer: February 2024 at £174,000.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromF30toD58

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

45%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Dowling Street, Swindon, SN1 5QY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 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.

21 Dowling Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£201,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£174,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

22 February 2024Most recent
£174,000
+52.0%over 9 years
29 September 2014
£114,500
+73.5%over 14 years
29 November 1999
£66,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN1 5QY: £185,000 (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.

21 Dowling Street is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£3,053

Street avg £1,826

Strongly above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

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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

Commercial Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School. 30 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 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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