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1 Bedford Road, Swindon, SN3 3EG

Extendable
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
69 m²
743 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Bedford Road

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

1 Bedford Road is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Swindon (SN3 3EG). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 2014–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 54.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £247,000 sits 75.2% above the 2014 sale of £141,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£190/sq ft) was about 22.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 12 years since the last transfer (October 2014).

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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Bedford Road

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Larger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

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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 5)
Sept 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Nov 2013
EPC improved fromE44toC70
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
100%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2022from Jul 2014
EPC improved fromC70toD57
Aug 2022from Aug 2022
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
27%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2022from Aug 2022
Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (33 kWp) installed

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Mid 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bedford Road, Swindon, SN3 3EG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Bedford Road has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 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.

1 Bedford Road changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£247,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 54.1% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£141,000

Growth on file: 54.1% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 October 2014Most recent

    £141,000

    +54.1%over 8 months

  2. 28 February 2014

    £91,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SN3 3EG: £125,000 (2025–2006).

On the street

Versus other Bedford Road homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Bedford Road is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,043

Street avg £1,990

On par

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Bedford Road

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

Larger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
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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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Russell Walk — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Joseph's Catholic College. 36 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 SN3 3EG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SN3 3EG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SN3 3EG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.3dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Bedford Road, Swindon, SN3 3EG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.