126a, Ferndale Road, Swindon, SN2 1EY
About 126a
126a is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Swindon (SN2 1EY). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on electricity. At 45 m² this is the 8th smallest of 32 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 19–170 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 32 units on file.
At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (87 m² across 31 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- Heating systemElectric
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 10 November 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Upgraded to gas central heating
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Cavity wall insulation installed
More low energy lighting installed
Heating system changed
Heating controls changed
Window efficiency improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
126a 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
126a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£133,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in SN2 1EY: £244,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in SN2 1EY
Versus other Ferndale Road homes
On epc rating, 126a runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
64 (D)
Street avg 68 (D)
Floor Area
45 m²
Street avg 36 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 1.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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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
Bradleys Corner — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery. 36 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
50.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.1dB