What kind of home is 5 Suffolk Street, SN2 1BL?

5 Suffolk Street, SN2 1BL is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 5 Suffolk Street, SN2 1BL sell for?

5 Suffolk Street, SN2 1BL last sold for £153,000 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £124,500 in March 2008, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Suffolk Street, SN2 1BL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2008 and November 2019, 5 Suffolk Street, SN2 1BL rose from £124,500 to £153,000, a change of £28,500. That works out to roughly +1.8% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Suffolk Street, SN2 1BL have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Suffolk Street, SN2 1BL is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Suffolk Street, SN2 1BL?

5 Suffolk Street, SN2 1BL has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SN2 1BL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Suffolk Street, SN2 1BL use?

The latest EPC at 5 Suffolk Street, SN2 1BL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 5 Suffolk Street, SN2 1BL have?

5 Suffolk Street, SN2 1BL has 2 planning records on file (1 approved, 1 refused), most recent in October 2008. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Suffolk Street, SN2 1BL?

5 Suffolk Street, SN2 1BL 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 5 Suffolk Street, SN2 1BL in?

5 Suffolk Street, SN2 1BL sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN2 postcode district.

Is 5 Suffolk Street, SN2 1BL in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Suffolk Street, SN2 1BL 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 5 Suffolk Street, SN2 1BL?

The closest primary school to 5 Suffolk Street, SN2 1BL is Gorse Hill Primary School (490m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Joseph's Catholic College (1.2km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Suffolk Street, SN2 1BL?

The closest bus stop to 5 Suffolk Street, SN2 1BL is Gorse Hill South, 181m away. The nearest rail option is Swindon Rail Station, 605m away.

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5 Suffolk Street, Swindon, SN2 1BL

2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Suffolk Street

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

5 Suffolk Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Swindon (SN2 1BL). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 4 certificates since August 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Other recorded features include outbuildings.

At 92 m² it's 17.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (79 m² median across 12 EPCs). Across 2008–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £229,000 is 49.7% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£155/sq ft) was about 35.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Most recent transfer: November 2019 at £153,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
OutbuildingsYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromC70toE48

Low Energy Lighting

33%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2023from Jun 2023

EPC improved fromE48toD67

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Mar 2024from Aug 2023

EPC improved fromD67toC73

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Suffolk Street, Swindon, SN2 1BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 5 Suffolk Street, Swindon, SN2 1BL

2decisions11documents3nearby

Jul 2008
Outbuilding
Outcome in report
Erection of detached garage
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
S/08/1163
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OutbuildingOct 2008Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Suffolk Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£229,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.8% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£153,000

Growth on file: 1.8% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

22 November 2019Most recent
£153,000
+22.9%over 11 years
20 March 2008
£124,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN2 1BL: £133,000 (2025–2008).

Nearby sales in SN2 1BL

On the street

Versus other Suffolk Street homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 5 Suffolk Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,663

Street avg £1,448

Strongly above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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

Gorse Hill South — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Gorse Hill Primary School. 39 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN2 1BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

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60 dB

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Common questions

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