What type of property is 8 Bude Road, SN2 2DB?

8 Bude Road, SN2 2DB is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 8 Bude Road, SN2 2DB last change hands?

8 Bude Road, SN2 2DB last sold for £167,500 in August 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £117,995 in June 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Bude Road, SN2 2DB appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 2003 and August 2025, 8 Bude Road, SN2 2DB rose from £117,995 to £167,500, a change of £49,505. That works out to roughly +1.6% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Bude Road, SN2 2DB have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Bude Road, SN2 2DB is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in August 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Bude Road, SN2 2DB?

8 Bude Road, SN2 2DB has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN2 2DB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Bude Road, SN2 2DB heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Bude Road, SN2 2DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Bude Road, SN2 2DB?

8 Bude Road, SN2 2DB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Bude Road, SN2 2DB located?

8 Bude Road, SN2 2DB sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Bude Road, SN2 2DB?

Police records around 8 Bude Road, SN2 2DB show an average of 264 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Bude Road, SN2 2DB?

The closest primary school to 8 Bude Road, SN2 2DB is Robert Le Kyng Primary School (425m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is UTC Swindon (483m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Bude Road, SN2 2DB?

The closest bus stop to 8 Bude Road, SN2 2DB is Great Western Outlet Village, 178m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Bude Road, Swindon, SN2 2DB

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Bude Road

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

8 Bude Road is a two-bedroom detached house in Swindon (SN2 2DB). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. At 58 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (58–128 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 72). Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

It changed hands recently, sold August 2025 for £167,500. Across 2003–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£268/sq ft) was about 42.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 58 m² it's 25.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (78 m² median across 19 EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
GarageYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 November 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromB81toC72

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Bude Road, Swindon, SN2 2DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Bude Road has no planning applications on record.

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5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£164,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.6% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£167,500

Growth on file: 1.6% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

14 August 2025Most recent
£167,500
+21.8%over 18 years
15 November 2006
£137,500
+16.5%over 3 years
26 June 2003
£117,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN2 2DB: £167,500 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in SN2 2DB

On the street

Versus other Bude Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Bude Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,888

Street avg £2,287

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

264/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Great Western Outlet Village — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Robert Le Kyng Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN2 2DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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