What type of property is 1 Handel Street, SN2 1BQ?

1 Handel Street, SN2 1BQ is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Handel Street, SN2 1BQ last change hands?

1 Handel Street, SN2 1BQ last sold for £185,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £104,000 in June 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Handel Street, SN2 1BQ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 2004 and November 2023, 1 Handel Street, SN2 1BQ rose from £104,000 to £185,000, a change of £81,000. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Handel Street, SN2 1BQ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Handel Street, SN2 1BQ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Handel Street, SN2 1BQ?

1 Handel Street, SN2 1BQ has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Handel Street, SN2 1BQ heated?

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

What council tax band is 1 Handel Street, SN2 1BQ?

1 Handel Street, SN2 1BQ 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 1 Handel Street, SN2 1BQ located?

1 Handel Street, SN2 1BQ sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Handel Street, SN2 1BQ?

Police records around 1 Handel Street, SN2 1BQ 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.

Which schools serve 1 Handel Street, SN2 1BQ?

The closest primary school to 1 Handel Street, SN2 1BQ is Gorse Hill Primary School (407m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Joseph's Catholic College (1.1km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Handel Street, SN2 1BQ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Handel Street, SN2 1BQ is Gorse Hill South, 66m away. The nearest rail option is Swindon Rail Station, 697m away.

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1 Handel Street, Swindon, SN2 1BQ

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Handel Street

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

1 Handel Street is an end-of-terrace house in Swindon (SN2 1BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2004–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £219,000 is 18.4% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 72.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £185,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Jan 2013

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Handel Street, Swindon, SN2 1BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Handel 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.

1 Handel Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£219,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£185,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

10 November 2023Most recent
£185,000
+48.0%over 8 years
2 July 2015
£125,000
+20.2%over 11 years
2 June 2004
£104,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN2 1BQ: £191,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in SN2 1BQ

On the street

Versus other Handel Street homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Handel Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £1,874

Above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 75 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Gorse Hill South — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 1BQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN2 1BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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