429 Ferndale Road, Swindon, SN2 1DF
About 429 Ferndale Road
429 Ferndale Road is a mid-terrace house in Swindon (SN2 1DF). 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 (June 2026) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since January 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Held since April 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1998–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £209,000 sits 128.4% above the 2002 sale of £91,500. At 69 m² it's 19.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (86 m² median across 33 EPCs).
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 9 June 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
429 Ferndale Road 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
429 Ferndale Road's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1998).
£209,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.3% per year over 4 years.
£91,500
Growth on file: 17.3% per year over 4 years.
Sales timeline
25 April 2002Most recent
£91,500
+32.6%over 1 year30 November 2000
£69,000
+38.0%over 2 years9 July 1998
£50,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SN2 1DF: £193,000 (2026–2024).
Nearby sales in SN2 1DF
Versus other Ferndale Road homes
On floor area, 429 Ferndale Road runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,326
Street avg £1,832
Floor Area
69 m²
Street avg 89 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 3.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
264/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Wiltshire Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery. 34 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
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
50.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.6dB







