What kind of home is 28 Elgin Drive, SN2 8DN?

28 Elgin Drive, SN2 8DN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 28 Elgin Drive, SN2 8DN?

28 Elgin Drive, SN2 8DN last sold for £268,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £210,000 in February 2023, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 28 Elgin Drive, SN2 8DN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2023 and June 2024, 28 Elgin Drive, SN2 8DN rose from £210,000 to £268,000, a change of £58,000. That works out to roughly +20.3% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 28 Elgin Drive, SN2 8DN?

The current EPC rating for 28 Elgin Drive, SN2 8DN is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 28 Elgin Drive, SN2 8DN?

28 Elgin Drive, SN2 8DN has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 28 Elgin Drive, SN2 8DN use?

The latest EPC at 28 Elgin Drive, SN2 8DN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 28 Elgin Drive, SN2 8DN?

28 Elgin Drive, SN2 8DN is in council tax band C.

Which area is 28 Elgin Drive, SN2 8DN in?

28 Elgin Drive, SN2 8DN sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 28 Elgin Drive, SN2 8DN?

Police records around 28 Elgin Drive, SN2 8DN show an average of 264 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 28 Elgin Drive, SN2 8DN?

The closest primary school to 28 Elgin Drive, SN2 8DN is Gorse Hill Primary School (586m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Joseph's Catholic College (967m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 28 Elgin Drive, SN2 8DN?

The closest bus stop to 28 Elgin Drive, SN2 8DN is Gipsy Lane, 100m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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28 Elgin Drive, Swindon, SN2 8DN

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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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 101.7% 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

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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 2024

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 March 2034

7 years remaining

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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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.

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

£278,000

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

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Last sold (2024)

£268,000

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

Sales timeline

19 June 2024Most recent
£268,000
+27.6%over 1 year
24 February 2023
£210,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN2 8DN: £250,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in SN2 8DN

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 £2,498

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

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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.

£281k

1 Tydeman Street

SN2 8AX

3 bed1 bath

£270k

1 Elgin Drive

SN2 8DN

3 bed

£251k

1 Edinburgh Street

SN2 8DD

3 bed1 bath

£250k

1 Caulfield Road

SN2 8BS

3 bed

£246k

10 Elgin Drive

SN2 8DN

3 bed

£239k

10 Caulfield Road

SN2 8BS

3 bed

£210k

10 Tydeman Street

SN2 8AU

3 bed

£225k

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.

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Crime

264/mo

Falling 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.

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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· 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

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Common questions

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