53 Downton Road, Swindon, SN2 5JX is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 883 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £154,779 , which equates to approximately £175 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Aug 2004 for £80,000. Since then, the value has increased by £74,779, representing a 93.5% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £154,779 is:

  • 5.4% lower than the average property price on Downton Road
  • 8.5% lower than the average in the SN2 5JX postcode area
  • and 47.0% lower than the average price for Swindon as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as rented both times. This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 August 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
883 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£154,779
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£175
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Downton Road, Swindon, Thamesdown, SN2 5JX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Aug 2023.

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 1 Jul 2021, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 56.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
System built, with internal insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SN2 5JX

15 th / 17
Price Rank
9% lower than average
8 th / 15
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
13 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SN2 5JX , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 15 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 8th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£154,779
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+93 %
6 Aug 2004
£80,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £182,500
sale date: 19 Apr 2024
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 13 Mar 2020
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 8 Aug 2017
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £129,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2016
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 24 Feb 2012

Data Sources

The property at 53 Downton Road, Swindon, Thamesdown, SN2 5JX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Aug 2004. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Aug 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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