What type of property is 3 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY?

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

What did 3 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY sell for?

3 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY last sold for £174,000 in November 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £66,950 in March 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 2000 and November 2021, 3 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY rose from £66,950 to £174,000, a change of £107,050. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY?

3 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY?

3 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 3 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY located?

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

How safe is the area around 3 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY?

Police records around 3 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 3 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY?

The closest primary school to 3 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.

How well connected is 3 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY?

The closest bus stop to 3 Dowling Street, SN1 5QY is Commercial Road, 88m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 612m away.

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3 Dowling Street, Swindon, SN1 5QY

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Dowling Street

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

3 Dowling Street is a mid-terrace house in Swindon (SN1 5QY). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 90% of similar EPCs). Across 2000–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £210,000 is 20.7% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£205/sq ft) was about 45% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £174,000 in November 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromD63toC71

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Dowling Street, Swindon, SN1 5QY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

3 Dowling Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£210,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£174,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

24 November 2021Most recent
£174,000
+67.3%over 18 years
16 July 2003
£104,000
+55.3%over 3 years
13 March 2000
£66,950

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.

On epc rating, 3 Dowling Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,203

Street avg £1,866

Above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.7 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

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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