5 Read Street, Swindon, SN1 5HJ is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,141 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £236,496 , which equates to approximately £207 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Jun 2022 for £225,000. Since then, the value has increased by £11,496, representing a 5.1% increase, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £236,496 is:

  • 11.4% higher than the average property price on Read Street
  • 7.4% higher than the average in the SN1 5HJ postcode area
  • and 19.1% lower than the average price for Swindon as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 9 September 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1141 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£236,496
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£207
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Read Street, Swindon, Thamesdown, SN1 5HJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Sep 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 Dec 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to SN1 5HJ

5 th / 25
Price Rank
7% higher than average
2 nd / 19
Size Rank
24% bigger than average
18 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SN1 5HJ , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 19 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£236,496
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+5 %
1 Jun 2022
£225,000
Leasehold
+58.5 %
26 Feb 2014
£142,000
Leasehold
+24 %
3 Feb 2003
£114,500
Leasehold
+182.7 %
9 Feb 1996
£40,500
Leasehold
+37.3 %
18 May 1995
£29,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £186,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2018

Data Sources

The property at 5 Read Street, Swindon, SN1 5HJ appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Jun 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Sep 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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