126b, Ferndale Road, Swindon, SN2 1EY
About 126b
126b is an end-of-terrace house in Swindon (SN2 1EY). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 6 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 63). Main heating runs on electricity. At 35 m² this is the 5th smallest of 31 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 19–170 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 31 units on file.
At 35 m² it sits well below the postcode median (87 m² across 30 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system changed
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Hot water system upgraded
Cavity wall insulation installed
Floor insulation added or improved
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Heating controls changed
Hot water system upgraded
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Cavity wall insulation installed
More low energy lighting installed
Upgraded to gas central heating
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
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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.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
126b 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
126b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£151,000
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: £230,000 (2024–2021).
Nearby sales in SN2 1EY
Versus other Ferndale Road homes
On epc rating, 126b runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
51 (E)
Street avg 70 (C)
Floor Area
35 m²
Street avg 37 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 1.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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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
Bradleys Corner — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery. 36 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
50.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.1dB







