What type of property is 3 Alder Close, SN2 2SH?

3 Alder Close, SN2 2SH is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 3 Alder Close, SN2 2SH last change hands?

3 Alder Close, SN2 2SH last sold for £190,000 in November 2025. Land Registry has 8 sales on record going back to £41,000 in July 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Alder Close, SN2 2SH changed over time?

Across 8 sales between July 1997 and November 2025, 3 Alder Close, SN2 2SH rose from £41,000 to £190,000, a change of £149,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Alder Close, SN2 2SH have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Alder Close, SN2 2SH is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in January 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Alder Close, SN2 2SH?

3 Alder Close, SN2 2SH has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SN2 2SH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Alder Close, SN2 2SH heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Alder Close, SN2 2SH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Alder Close, SN2 2SH?

3 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 3 Alder Close, SN2 2SH located?

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

Is 3 Alder Close, SN2 2SH in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Alder Close, SN2 2SH 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 3 Alder Close, SN2 2SH?

The closest primary school to 3 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 is the nearest station to 3 Alder Close, SN2 2SH?

The closest bus stop to 3 Alder Close, SN2 2SH is Clary Road, 156m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Alder Close, Swindon, SN2 2SH

8 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Alder Close

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

3 Alder Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Swindon (SN2 2SH). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

A recent sale: £190,000 in November 2025. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£376/sq ft) was about 95.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 47 m² it's 16.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (56 m² median across 28 EPCs).

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 gardenFront
ParkingAllocated

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jan 2019

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 January 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from Oct 2008

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Alder Close, Swindon, SN2 2SH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

3 Alder Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£180,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£190,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

26 November 2025Most recent
£190,000
+28.4%over 6 years
27 June 2019
£148,000
+7.2%over 2 years
10 March 2017
£138,000
+18.5%over 2 years
28 November 2014
£116,500
+17.1%over 8 years
20 January 2006
£99,500
+17.1%over 3 years
24 October 2002
£85,000
+38.2%over 2 years
27 April 2000
£61,500
+50.0%over 2 years
13 July 1997
£41,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN2 2SH: £212,500 (2026–2024).

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.

Years Held for 3 Alder Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,043

Street avg £3,018

Strongly above

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Above

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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

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

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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