What type of property is 2 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR?

2 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR?

2 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR last sold for £228,500 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £108,500 in September 2009. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 2009 and October 2024, 2 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR rose from £108,500 to £228,500, a change of £120,000. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR?

The current EPC rating for 2 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR?

2 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SN2 8AR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR?

2 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR 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 2 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR located?

2 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN2 postcode district.

Is 2 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR 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 2 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR?

The closest primary school to 2 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR is Gorse Hill Primary School (169m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Swindon Academy (1.1km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR?

The closest bus stop to 2 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR is Argyle Street, 172m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Argyle Street, Swindon, SN2 8AR

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Argyle Street

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

2 Argyle Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Swindon (SN2 8AR). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Across 2009–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£272/sq ft) was about 75.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £228,500. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2013.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2013from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromF32toC70

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%43%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2024from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromC70toD61

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Argyle Street, Swindon, SN2 8AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Argyle Street, Swindon, SN2 8AR

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Flagged:Retrospective

Jul 2013
Application
Outcome in report
Retrospective Vendor Consent for garden sheds and hardstanding
Retrospective
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
S/VENDOR/13/1070
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

2 Argyle Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2009.

Current estimate

£228,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£228,500

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

17 October 2024Most recent
£228,500
+102.2%over 11 years
16 September 2013
£113,000
+4.1%over 3 years
24 September 2009
£108,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN2 8AR: £220,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SN2 8AR

On the street

Versus other Argyle Street homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 2 Argyle Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,929

Street avg £2,225

Above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below

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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

Argyle Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Gorse Hill Primary School. 38 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN2 8AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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