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72a, Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 8AF

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
69 m²
743 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 72a

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

72a is a mid-terrace house in Swindon (SN2 8AF). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. At 69 m² this is the 10th smallest of 14 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 29–88 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 14 units on file.

Today's modelled estimate of £131,000 is 44.2% below the 2024 sale of £234,800, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£316/sq ft) was about 15.6% below the postcode norm. At 69 m² it's 21.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (57 m² median across 13 EPCs). Most recent transfer: April 2024 at £234,800.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
May 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromC72toD64
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 72a, Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 8AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

72a has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application 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

£131,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£234,800

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 April 2024Most recent

    £234,800

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN2 8AF: £265,000 (2024–2011).

On the street

Versus other Cricklade Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 72a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,403

Street avg £3,832

On par

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 72a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£131k

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SN2 8BQ

£130k

1 Thomas Edward Coard Building, Cricklade Road

SN2 8AB

£125k

1 Percy Jefferies Court, Huddleston Close

SN2 8BH

£122k

10 Thomas Edward Coard Building, Cricklade Road

SN2 8AB

£146k

10 Gladys Plumley Gardens

SN2 8DR

£164k

1 Kembrey House, Kembrey Street

SN2 8AW

£194k

10 Kembrey Street

SN2 8AZ

2 bed1 bath
£199k

10 Argyle Street

SN2 8AR

2 bed
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.
Full Swindon report

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

Swiss Chalet — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Gorse Hill Primary School. 38 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN2 8AF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SN2 8AF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SN2 8AF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 72a, Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 8AF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.