What type of property is 40 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR?

40 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 40 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR?

40 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR last sold for £220,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £141,000 in October 2017, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 40 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2017 and July 2024, 40 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR rose from £141,000 to £220,000, a change of £79,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 40 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR?

The current EPC rating for 40 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR?

40 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR heated?

The latest EPC at 40 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 40 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR?

40 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 40 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR located?

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

Is 40 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR in a safe area?

Police records around 40 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 40 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR?

The closest primary school to 40 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.

How well connected is 40 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR?

The closest bus stop to 40 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR is Argyle Street, 172m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Argyle Street, Swindon, SN2 8AR

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 40 Argyle Street

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

40 Argyle Street is a mid-terrace house in Swindon (SN2 8AR). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 2017–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£288/sq ft) was about 88.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £220,000 in July 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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Jun 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Argyle Street, Swindon, SN2 8AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Argyle Street has no planning applications on record.

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.

40 Argyle Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£226,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£220,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

3 July 2024Most recent
£220,000
+56.0%over 6 years
26 October 2017
£141,000

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 price per m², 40 Argyle Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,099

Street avg £2,220

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 71 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.0 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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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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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

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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