What kind of home is 8 Florence Street, SN2 1BA?

8 Florence Street, SN2 1BA is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 8 Florence Street, SN2 1BA last change hands?

8 Florence Street, SN2 1BA last sold for £210,000 in December 2023, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £68,000 in March 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Florence Street, SN2 1BA appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 2000 and December 2023, 8 Florence Street, SN2 1BA rose from £68,000 to £210,000, a change of £142,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Florence Street, SN2 1BA have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Florence Street, SN2 1BA is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Florence Street, SN2 1BA?

8 Florence Street, SN2 1BA has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Florence Street, SN2 1BA use?

The latest EPC at 8 Florence Street, SN2 1BA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Florence Street, SN2 1BA?

8 Florence Street, SN2 1BA 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 8 Florence Street, SN2 1BA in?

8 Florence Street, SN2 1BA sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN2 postcode district.

Is 8 Florence Street, SN2 1BA in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Florence Street, SN2 1BA show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Florence Street, SN2 1BA?

The closest primary school to 8 Florence Street, SN2 1BA is Gorse Hill Primary School (530m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Swindon Academy (1.3km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Florence Street, SN2 1BA?

The closest bus stop to 8 Florence Street, SN2 1BA is Norman Road, 175m away. The nearest rail option is Swindon Rail Station, 590m away.

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8 Florence Street, Swindon, SN2 1BA

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Florence Street

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

8 Florence Street is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Swindon (SN2 1BA). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 2000–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £245,000 is 16.7% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£227/sq ft) was about 61.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £210,000 in December 2023.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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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 8 Florence Street, Swindon, SN2 1BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Florence Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2000.

Current estimate

£245,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£210,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

15 December 2023Most recent
£210,000
+147.1%over 22 years
5 July 2001
£85,000
+25.0%over 1 year
29 March 2000
£68,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN2 1BA: £215,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in SN2 1BA

On the street

Versus other Florence Street homes

Four headline reads against 41 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Florence Street is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,442

Street avg £1,952

Above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Norman Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Gorse Hill Primary School. 37 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN2 1BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN2 1BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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