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28 Elgin Drive, Swindon, SN2 8DN

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
78 m²
840 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 28 Elgin Drive

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

28 Elgin Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Swindon (SN2 8DN). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2023 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Across 2023–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 20.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£319/sq ft) was about 103.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £268,000 in June 2024.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 28 Elgin Drive

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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)
Mar 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Feb 2023
EPC improved fromE50toD61
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Elgin Drive, Swindon, SN2 8DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 Elgin Drive 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.

28 Elgin Drive changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£276,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 20.3% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£268,000

Growth on file: 20.3% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 June 2024Most recent

    £268,000

    +27.6%over 1 year

  2. 24 February 2023

    £210,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN2 8DN: £275,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Elgin Drive homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

28 Elgin Drive outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,436

Street avg £2,405

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 28 Elgin Drive

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

Recent ownership pattern worth a look

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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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.
£275k

1 Tydeman Street

SN2 8AX

3 bed1 bath
£270k

1 Elgin Drive

SN2 8DN

3 bed
£256k

1 Edinburgh Street

SN2 8DD

3 bed1 bath
£255k

1 Caulfield Road

SN2 8BS

3 bed
£250k

10 Caulfield Road

SN2 8BS

3 bed
£241k

10 Elgin Drive

SN2 8DN

3 bed
£210k

10 Tydeman Street

SN2 8AU

3 bed
£226k

1 Kembrey Street

SN2 8AZ

2 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.
Full Swindon report

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Gipsy Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 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 8DN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SN2 8DN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SN2 8DN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

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

Common questions

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