What kind of home is 188 Queens Drive, SN3 1AL?

188 Queens Drive, SN3 1AL is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 188 Queens Drive, SN3 1AL last change hands?

188 Queens Drive, SN3 1AL last sold for £118,500 in December 2013, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 188 Queens Drive, SN3 1AL?

The current EPC rating for 188 Queens Drive, SN3 1AL is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a G recorded in March 2013 (4 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 188 Queens Drive, SN3 1AL?

188 Queens Drive, SN3 1AL has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 188 Queens Drive, SN3 1AL use?

The latest EPC at 188 Queens Drive, SN3 1AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 188 Queens Drive, SN3 1AL?

188 Queens Drive, SN3 1AL 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.

Which area is 188 Queens Drive, SN3 1AL in?

188 Queens Drive, SN3 1AL sits in Swindon. It falls within the SN3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 188 Queens Drive, SN3 1AL?

Police records around 188 Queens Drive, SN3 1AL show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 188 Queens Drive, SN3 1AL?

The closest primary school to 188 Queens Drive, SN3 1AL is Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery (301m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is New College Swindon (323m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 188 Queens Drive, SN3 1AL?

The closest bus stop to 188 Queens Drive, SN3 1AL is Sussex Place, 94m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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188 Queens Drive, Swindon, SN3 1AL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 188 Queens Drive

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

188 Queens Drive is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Swindon (SN3 1AL). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Today's modelled estimate of £239,000 sits 101.7% above the 2013 sale of £118,500. 12 years since the last transfer (December 2013).

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
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes

Outside

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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromG14toC72

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%29%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2023from Oct 2013

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 188 Queens Drive, Swindon, SN3 1AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

188 Queens Drive 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.

188 Queens Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£239,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£118,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 December 2013Most recent
£118,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN3 1AL: £212,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in SN3 1AL

On the street

Versus other Queens Drive homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 188 Queens Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,669

Street avg £2,556

Below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.3 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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Sussex Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SN3 1AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SN3 1AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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