What type of property is 20 Helmsdale, SN25 1PN?

20 Helmsdale, SN25 1PN is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 20 Helmsdale, SN25 1PN?

20 Helmsdale, SN25 1PN last sold for £251,000 in March 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £60,000 in June 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Helmsdale, SN25 1PN changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 1998 and March 2021, 20 Helmsdale, SN25 1PN rose from £60,000 to £251,000, a change of £191,000. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Helmsdale, SN25 1PN?

The current EPC rating for 20 Helmsdale, SN25 1PN is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Helmsdale, SN25 1PN?

20 Helmsdale, SN25 1PN has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Helmsdale, SN25 1PN heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Helmsdale, SN25 1PN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Helmsdale, SN25 1PN?

20 Helmsdale, SN25 1PN is in council tax band C.

Where is 20 Helmsdale, SN25 1PN located?

20 Helmsdale, SN25 1PN sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN25 postcode district.

What is crime like near 20 Helmsdale, SN25 1PN?

Police records around 20 Helmsdale, SN25 1PN show an average of 148 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20 Helmsdale, SN25 1PN?

The closest primary school to 20 Helmsdale, SN25 1PN is Haydon Wick Primary School (250m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Nova Hreod Academy (958m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Helmsdale, SN25 1PN?

The closest bus stop to 20 Helmsdale, SN25 1PN is Severn Avenue, 364m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Helmsdale, Swindon, SN25 1PN

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 20 Helmsdale

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

20 Helmsdale is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Swindon (SN25 1PN). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since March 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 1998–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £311,000 is 23.9% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£231/sq ft) was about 49% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £251,000 in March 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes
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)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 August 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Mar 2016

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Aug 2024from Jul 2023

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Helmsdale, Swindon, SN25 1PN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Helmsdale has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications 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.

20 Helmsdale has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£311,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£251,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

4 March 2021Most recent
£251,000
+37.2%over 4 years
17 November 2016
£183,000
+205.0%over 18 years
29 June 1998
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN25 1PN: £240,500 (2022–2019).

Nearby sales in SN25 1PN

On the street

Versus other Helmsdale homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 20 Helmsdale lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,485

Street avg £2,280

On par

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 106 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly 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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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

148/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Severn Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Haydon Wick Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN25 1PN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN25 1PN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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