Sold STC Terraced

17 SOUTHBROOK STREET

SWINDON, SWINDON SN2 1HF

2 beds Listed 8 Oct 2010 (-5764d)

£117,500

Reduced on 21 Jan 2011

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (SN2 1HF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 17 SOUTHBROOK STREET, SWINDON, SWINDON SN2 1HF |
| Price | £117,500 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £110,000 Apr 2011 |

## Description

The Property

A Spacious Two Double Bedroom Victorian Terrace situated in a quiet street in which properties rarely become available. The accommodation comprises; Entrance Porch, Large through Lounge and Dining Room, Pine fitted Kitchen and Ground Floor Bathroom. To the First Floor are Two Double Bedrooms. The established Rear Garden is of a good size and has gated off road parking for one vehicle. Gas fired radiator Central Heating. uPVC Double Glazing throughout.

Entrance Porch

uPVC double glazed entrance door. Wall light. Georgian style glazed door to:

Lounge/Dining Room (27' 3''  into bay x 13' 2''  (8.31m x 4.01m))

uPVC double glazed splay bay window to front elevation. uPVC double glazed window to rear. Focal fireplace set into chimney breast incorporating electric fire with marble hearth and back and an 'Adam' style wooden fire surround. Two double radiators. Ceiling coving. TV aerial point. Telephone point. Double doors to storage cupboard housing the electric consumer unit. Balustrade staircase rising to first floor landing with understairs cupboard. Georgian style glazed door to:

Kitchen (13'  x 7' 9''  (3.96m x 2.36m))

uPVC obscure double glazed door leading to rear garden. Tiled splashbacks to a fitted range of wall and base mounted units with rolled edge worksurfaces over. Stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap over. Electric cooker point with extratcto hood over. Space for fridge/freezer. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. Ceiling coving. Spotlights. Double radiator. Door to:

Bathroom

Obscure uPVC double glazed window to rear. Tiled splashbacks to a white suite comprising panelled bath with hand held mixer tap over, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. Radiator. Ceiling coving.

Landing

Access to loft space. Doors to both bedrooms.

Bedroom One (13'  x 9' 11''  (3.96m x 3.02m))

Two uPVC double glazed windows to front elevation. Double radiator.

Bedroom Two (11' 1''  x 9' 9'' plus 3'1" recess  (3.38m x 2.97m))

uPVC double glazed window to rear. Double radiator.  Cupboard housing gas fired combination boiler supplying central heating and domestic hot water.

Front

Gated pathway with original tiles to entrance door. Enclosed by brick wall.

Rear Garden

Concreted area leading to paved patio. Lawned area with steppng stones and established flowers and shrubs to borders. Further shingled area with greenhouse and timber shed. Concreted parking area accessed via tall double wooden gates providing private off road parking for one vehicle. Pedestrian path and gate to rear.

## Property Photos

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## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 17 SOUTHBROOK STREET, SWINDON, SN2 1HF | £110,000 | 01/04/2011 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 29 KITCHENER STREET, SWINDON, SN2 1EZ | £227,000 | 12/02/2026 | Terraced |
| 57 ST MARYS GROVE, SWINDON, SN2 1QD | £195,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 134 FERNDALE ROAD, SWINDON, SN2 1EY | £272,000 | 01/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 57 KITCHENER STREET, SWINDON, SN2 1EZ | £198,000 | 18/09/2025 | Terraced |
| 29 OSBORNE STREET, SWINDON, SN2 1DA | £250,000 | 14/02/2025 | Terraced |
| 39 KITCHENER STREET, SWINDON, SN2 1EZ | £195,000 | 14/11/2024 | Terraced |
| 262 FERNDALE ROAD, SWINDON, SN2 1HB | £230,000 | 20/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 39 HUNTERS GROVE, SWINDON, SN2 1HE | £225,000 | 11/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 53 OMDURMAN STREET, SWINDON, SN2 1HA | £180,000 | 07/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 16 ST MARYS GROVE, SWINDON, SN2 1RQ | £210,000 | 24/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 205 FERNDALE ROAD, SWINDON, SN2 1BY | £220,000 | 16/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 29 IPSWICH STREET, SWINDON, SN2 1DB | £232,000 | 10/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 330 FERNDALE ROAD, SWINDON, SN2 1HL | £245,000 | 10/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 267 FERNDALE ROAD, SWINDON, SN2 1DD | £230,000 | 27/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 359 FERNDALE ROAD, SWINDON, SN2 1DE | £191,000 | 12/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 32 KITCHENER STREET, SWINDON, SN2 1EZ | £139,000 | 16/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 194 FERNDALE ROAD, SWINDON, SN2 1HB | £200,000 | 11/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 14 RAYFIELD GROVE, SWINDON, SN2 1HD | £251,000 | 07/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 274 FERNDALE ROAD, SWINDON, SN2 1HB | £245,000 | 23/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 52 KITCHENER STREET, SWINDON, SN2 1EZ | £205,000 | 09/06/2023 | Terraced |

**Area average:** £217,000 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £225,486 (63 Terraced, SN2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -47.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Swindon). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £980/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,089/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,198/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Swindon (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £783/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Brunel Crescent, SN2 | £1,150/mo | 2 | 0.23 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, County Road, SN1 | £1,400/mo | 2 | 0.72 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,275/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.09% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £159,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £127,500

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,275/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 13%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 7.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £660/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 23.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 19.3%
- **10y growth:** 35.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Swindon; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 39.9%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Last sold

£110,000 Apr 2011

Local average

£225,486 (-47.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,509 of 33,755)

Street crime

419 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Well Presented Victorian Terraced Home
Large Lounge/Dining Room
Re-fitted Kitchen
Ground Floor Bathroom
Two Double Bedrooms
uPVC Double Glazing. Gas Central Heating

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

CHARLES HARDING ESTATE AGENTS are delighted to present this Spacious Two Double Bedroom Victorian Terrace situated in a quiet street in which properties rarely become available. The accommodation comprises; Entrance Porch, Large through Lounge/Dining Room, re-fitted Kitchen and Ground Floor Bathroom. To the First Floor are Two Double Bedrooms. The established Rear Garden is of a good size and has gated off road parking for one vehicle. Gas fired radiator Central Heating. uPVC Double Glazing throughout. No Onward Chain.

The Property
A Spacious Two Double Bedroom Victorian Terrace situated in a quiet street in which properties rarely become available. The accommodation comprises; Entrance Porch, Large through Lounge and Dining Room, Pine fitted Kitchen and Ground Floor Bathroom. To the First Floor are Two Double Bedrooms. The established Rear Garden is of a good size and has gated off road parking for one vehicle. Gas fired radiator Central Heating. uPVC Double Glazing throughout.

Entrance Porch
uPVC double glazed entrance door. Wall light. Georgian style glazed door to:

Lounge/Dining Room (27' 3'' into bay x 13' 2'' (8.31m x 4.01m))
uPVC double glazed splay bay window to front elevation. uPVC double glazed window to rear. Focal fireplace set into chimney breast incorporating electric fire with marble hearth and back and an 'Adam' style wooden fire surround. Two double radiators. Ceiling coving. TV aerial point. Telephone point. Double doors to storage cupboard housing the electric consumer unit. Balustrade staircase rising to first floor landing with understairs cupboard. Georgian style glazed door to:

Kitchen (13' x 7' 9'' (3.96m x 2.36m))
uPVC obscure double glazed door leading to rear garden. Tiled splashbacks to a fitted range of wall and base mounted units with rolled edge worksurfaces over. Stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap over. Electric cooker point with extratcto hood over. Space for fridge/freezer. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. Ceiling coving. Spotlights. Double radiator. Door to:

Bathroom
Obscure uPVC double glazed window to rear. Tiled splashbacks to a white suite comprising panelled bath with hand held mixer tap over, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. Radiator. Ceiling coving.

Landing
Access to loft space. Doors to both bedrooms.

Bedroom One (13' x 9' 11'' (3.96m x 3.02m))
Two uPVC double glazed windows to front elevation. Double radiator.

Bedroom Two (11' 1'' x 9' 9'' plus 3'1" recess (3.38m x 2.97m))
uPVC double glazed window to rear. Double radiator. Cupboard housing gas fired combination boiler supplying central heating and domestic hot water.

Front
Gated pathway with original tiles to entrance door. Enclosed by brick wall.

Rear Garden
Concreted area leading to paved patio. Lawned area with steppng stones and established flowers and shrubs to borders. Further shingled area with greenhouse and timber shed. Concreted parking area accessed via tall double wooden gates providing private off road parking for one vehicle. Pedestrian path and gate to rear.

Listed by

Gorse Hill

Charles Harding Estate Agents

Reference: 28120033

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	01/04/2011 (15 years ago)	£110,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
29 KITCHENER STREET, SWINDON, SN2 1EZ	£227,000	12/02/2026	Terraced
57 ST MARYS GROVE, SWINDON, SN2 1QD	£195,000	19/12/2025	Terraced
134 FERNDALE ROAD, SWINDON, SN2 1EY	£272,000	01/12/2025	Terraced
57 KITCHENER STREET, SWINDON, SN2 1EZ	£198,000	18/09/2025	Terraced
29 OSBORNE STREET, SWINDON, SN2 1DA	£250,000	14/02/2025	Terraced
39 KITCHENER STREET, SWINDON, SN2 1EZ	£195,000	14/11/2024	Terraced
262 FERNDALE ROAD, SWINDON, SN2 1HB	£230,000	20/12/2023	Terraced
39 HUNTERS GROVE, SWINDON, SN2 1HE	£225,000	11/12/2023	Terraced
53 OMDURMAN STREET, SWINDON, SN2 1HA	£180,000	07/12/2023	Terraced
16 ST MARYS GROVE, SWINDON, SN2 1RQ	£210,000	24/11/2023	Terraced
205 FERNDALE ROAD, SWINDON, SN2 1BY	£220,000	16/11/2023	Terraced
29 IPSWICH STREET, SWINDON, SN2 1DB	£232,000	10/11/2023	Terraced
330 FERNDALE ROAD, SWINDON, SN2 1HL	£245,000	10/11/2023	Terraced
267 FERNDALE ROAD, SWINDON, SN2 1DD	£230,000	27/10/2023	Terraced
359 FERNDALE ROAD, SWINDON, SN2 1DE	£191,000	12/09/2023	Terraced
32 KITCHENER STREET, SWINDON, SN2 1EZ	£139,000	16/08/2023	Terraced
194 FERNDALE ROAD, SWINDON, SN2 1HB	£200,000	11/08/2023	Terraced
14 RAYFIELD GROVE, SWINDON, SN2 1HD	£251,000	07/07/2023	Terraced
274 FERNDALE ROAD, SWINDON, SN2 1HB	£245,000	23/06/2023	Terraced
52 KITCHENER STREET, SWINDON, SN2 1EZ	£205,000	09/06/2023	Terraced

Area average: £217,000 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 19.3%

10y growth 35.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Swindon. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 3%

5y (index) 19.4%

10y (index) 39.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Swindon. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £980/mo

Realistic £1,089/mo

Optimistic £1,198/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Swindon.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Swindon: £783/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SN2 1HF

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	QMS Stores	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Ferndale Primary School	0.1 miles
Shop	Brian Turner	0.2 miles
Train station	Swindon	0.5 miles
University	Royal Agricultural University (Cultural Heritage Institute)	0.7 miles
University	Oxford Brookes University - Swindon Campus	1.4 miles
Hospital	Marlborough House	1.6 miles
Train station	Taw Valley Halt	2.2 miles
Hospital	The Ridgeway Hospital	3.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	142
Anti-social behaviour	92
Public order	38
Criminal damage and arson	37
Other theft	28
Shoplifting	25
Vehicle crime	16
Burglary	13
Drugs	11
Other crime	6
Robbery	5
Possession of weapons	3
Theft from the person	2
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	419

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
EOTAS Swindon	Other	0.1 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 28 Feb 2014
St Mary's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 11 Feb 2019
Swindon Academy	Other	0.6 miles	Good — 22 Jun 2017
Gorse Hill Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 16 Oct 2022

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed Flat, Brunel Crescent, SN2	£1,150/mo	2	0.23 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, County Road, SN1	£1,400/mo	2	0.72 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,275/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.09%

Max investor price (0.8%) £159,375

Target investor price (1%) £127,500

Gross yield 13%

Cost-to-rent ratio 7.7×

Monthly cashflow £660/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 23.2%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).