What type of property is 20 Cardean House, Fire Fly Avenue, SN2 2GE?

20 Cardean House, Fire Fly Avenue, SN2 2GE is a mid-terrace house.

What did 20 Cardean House, Fire Fly Avenue, SN2 2GE sell for?

20 Cardean House, Fire Fly Avenue, SN2 2GE last sold for £137,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in July 2014, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Cardean House, Fire Fly Avenue, SN2 2GE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2014 and April 2024, 20 Cardean House, Fire Fly Avenue, SN2 2GE rose from £110,000 to £137,000, a change of £27,000. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Cardean House, Fire Fly Avenue, SN2 2GE have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Cardean House, Fire Fly Avenue, SN2 2GE is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Cardean House, Fire Fly Avenue, SN2 2GE?

20 Cardean House, Fire Fly Avenue, SN2 2GE has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Cardean House, Fire Fly Avenue, SN2 2GE heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Cardean House, Fire Fly Avenue, SN2 2GE records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 20 Cardean House, Fire Fly Avenue, SN2 2GE located?

20 Cardean House, Fire Fly Avenue, SN2 2GE sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Cardean House, Fire Fly Avenue, SN2 2GE?

Police records around 20 Cardean House, Fire Fly Avenue, SN2 2GE show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20 Cardean House, Fire Fly Avenue, SN2 2GE?

The closest primary school to 20 Cardean House, Fire Fly Avenue, SN2 2GE is Robert Le Kyng Primary School (659m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is UTC Swindon (160m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 20 Cardean House, Fire Fly Avenue, SN2 2GE?

The closest bus stop to 20 Cardean House, Fire Fly Avenue, SN2 2GE is Emlyn Square, 140m away. The nearest rail option is Swindon Rail Station, 598m away.

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20 Cardean House, Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon, SN2 2GE

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20 Cardean House

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

20 Cardean House is a mid-terrace house in Swindon (SN2 2GE). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. At 55 m² this is the 12th smallest of 30 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–75 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Last sale on file: £137,000 in April 2024.

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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)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromD66toC77

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Cardean House, Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon, SN2 2GE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Cardean House 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£150,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£137,000

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

29 April 2024Most recent
£137,000
+24.5%over 9 years
27 July 2014
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN2 2GE: £133,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SN2 2GE

On the street

Versus other Fire Fly Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Cardean House is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,491

Street avg £2,438

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Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 56 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

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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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1 Cardean House, Fire Fly Avenue

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Swindon district page.

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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

Emlyn Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

UTC Swindon. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN2 2GE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN2 2GE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

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FAQ

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