What type of property is 21 Alder Close, SN2 2SH?

21 Alder Close, SN2 2SH is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 21 Alder Close, SN2 2SH last change hands?

21 Alder Close, SN2 2SH last sold for £147,000 in July 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £49,000 in August 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 21 Alder Close, SN2 2SH?

Across 3 sales between August 1997 and July 2015, 21 Alder Close, SN2 2SH rose from £49,000 to £147,000, a change of £98,000. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 21 Alder Close, SN2 2SH?

The current EPC rating for 21 Alder Close, SN2 2SH is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Alder Close, SN2 2SH?

21 Alder Close, SN2 2SH has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Alder Close, SN2 2SH heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Alder Close, SN2 2SH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 21 Alder Close, SN2 2SH?

21 Alder Close, SN2 2SH 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 21 Alder Close, SN2 2SH located?

21 Alder Close, SN2 2SH sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 21 Alder Close, SN2 2SH?

Police records around 21 Alder Close, SN2 2SH 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 21 Alder Close, SN2 2SH?

The closest primary school to 21 Alder Close, SN2 2SH is St Francis CofE Primary School (571m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Nova Hreod Academy (1.4km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 21 Alder Close, SN2 2SH?

The closest bus stop to 21 Alder Close, SN2 2SH is Clary Road, 156m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Alder Close, Swindon, SN2 2SH

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 21 Alder Close

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

21 Alder Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Swindon (SN2 2SH). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since March 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1997–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £224,000 sits 52.4% above the 2015 sale of £147,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£244/sq ft) was about 26.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in July 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDetached
Cul-de-sacYes

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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 3)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2015from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromD62toE48

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

40%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Nov 2025from Jul 2015

EPC improved fromE48toD67

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Alder Close, Swindon, SN2 2SH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Alder Close 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.

21 Alder Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£224,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£147,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

2 July 2015Most recent
£147,000
+22.5%over 10 years
9 May 2005
£120,000
+144.9%over 7 years
28 August 1997
£49,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN2 2SH: £175,000 (2024–2024).

Nearby sales in SN2 2SH

On the street

Versus other Alder Close homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,625

Street avg £2,994

Below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 59 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Clary Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Francis CofE Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN2 2SH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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