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

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

When did 8 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR last change hands?

8 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR last sold for £173,000 in May 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £36,250 in January 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

Across 4 sales between January 1999 and May 2021, 8 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR rose from £36,250 to £173,000, a change of £136,750. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

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

8 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR heated?

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

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

8 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 8 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR located?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR?

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

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Argyle Street, SN2 8AR?

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

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8 Argyle Street, Swindon, SN2 8AR

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Argyle Street

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

8 Argyle Street is a two-bedroom 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 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Last sale on file: £173,000 in May 2021. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. Across 1999–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £214,000 is 23.7% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£226/sq ft) was about 46.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas
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 3)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2011from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromC70toD64

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%44%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2021from Nov 2011

EPC improved fromD64toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

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

8 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.

8 Argyle Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£214,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£173,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

31 May 2021Most recent
£173,000
+44.8%over 15 years
1 May 2006
£119,500
+117.3%over 6 years
3 August 1999
£55,000
+51.7%over 6 months
22 January 1999
£36,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN2 8AR: £220,000 (2025–2024).

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.

Price per m²

£2,437

Street avg £2,241

Above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 71 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Above

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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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2 bed

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2 bed1 bath

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10 Tydeman Street

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10 Elgin Drive

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10 Caulfield Road

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3 bed

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1 Edinburgh Street

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3 bed1 bath

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

Common questions

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