12 Handel Street, Swindon, SN2 1BQ
About 12 Handel Street
12 Handel Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Swindon (SN2 1BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).
Untraded for 26 years, with the last transfer in January 2000. Across 1996–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 23.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £212,000 sits 223.7% above the 2000 sale of £65,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£88/sq ft) was about 38.5% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
12 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.
Sales history & valuation
12 Handel Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.
£212,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 23.6% per year over 4 years.
£65,500
Growth on file: 23.6% per year over 4 years.
Sales timeline
28 January 2000Most recent
£65,500
+63.7%over 2 years13 October 1997
£40,000
+39.1%over 1 year8 March 1996
£28,750
Median price across the last 5 sales in SN2 1BQ: £191,000 (2024–2019).
Versus other Handel Street homes
On co₂ emissions, 12 Handel Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£949
Street avg £2,015
Floor Area
69 m²
Street avg 76 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.4dB