5 Barnum Court, Swindon, SN2 2AP
About 5 Barnum Court
5 Barnum Court is a mid-terrace house in Swindon (SN2 2AP). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on electricity. At 41 m² this is the 6th smallest of 44 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 29–53 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 44 units on file.
It hasn't traded since August 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £117,000 sits 95.2% above the 2000 sale of £59,950.
Energy performance
For a compact home of this size, this rating sits in the top tier locally.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 27 February 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
5 Barnum Court has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
5 Barnum Court saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
£117,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.1% per year over 4 years.
£59,950
Growth on file: 11.1% per year over 4 years.
Sales timeline
3 August 2000Most recent
£59,950
+53.7%over 2 years30 July 1998
£39,000
-2.4%over 1 year26 September 1996
£39,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in SN2 2AP: £111,000 (2026–2025).
Versus other Barnum Court homes
Years Held for 5 Barnum Court runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,462
Street avg £1,964
Floor Area
41 m²
Street avg 46 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 2.5 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
Summers Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Even Swindon Primary School. 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
51.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.8dB







