What type of property is 179 Oxford Street, SA1 3JA?

179 Oxford Street, SA1 3JA is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house, on a corner plot.

When did 179 Oxford Street, SA1 3JA last change hands?

179 Oxford Street, SA1 3JA last sold for £88,000 in August 2011, around 15 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £34,000 in August 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 179 Oxford Street, SA1 3JA appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 1999 and August 2011, 179 Oxford Street, SA1 3JA rose from £34,000 to £88,000, a change of £54,000. That works out to roughly +8.3% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 179 Oxford Street, SA1 3JA have?

The current EPC rating for 179 Oxford Street, SA1 3JA is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 179 Oxford Street, SA1 3JA?

179 Oxford Street, SA1 3JA has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,119 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 179 Oxford Street, SA1 3JA heated?

The latest EPC at 179 Oxford Street, SA1 3JA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 179 Oxford Street, SA1 3JA?

179 Oxford Street, SA1 3JA is in council tax band C.

Where is 179 Oxford Street, SA1 3JA located?

179 Oxford Street, SA1 3JA sits in Swansea. It falls within the SA1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 179 Oxford Street, SA1 3JA?

Police records around 179 Oxford Street, SA1 3JA show an average of 580 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What is the nearest station to 179 Oxford Street, SA1 3JA?

The closest bus stop to 179 Oxford Street, SA1 3JA is Argyle Street, 72m away. The nearest bus option is Swansea Bus Station Stand X, 356m away.

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179 Oxford Street, Swansea, SA1 3JA

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

104 m²

1119 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 179 Oxford Street

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

179 Oxford Street is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Swansea (SA1 3JA). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a corner plot.

It hasn't traded since August 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £160,000 sits 81.8% above the 2011 sale of £88,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes

Outside

Corner plotYes

Building

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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2016from Oct 2008

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Feb 2026from Feb 2016

EPC improved fromE52toC69

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 179 Oxford Street, Swansea, SA1 3JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

179 Oxford Street has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

179 Oxford Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£160,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.3% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£88,000

Growth on file: 8.3% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

4 August 2011Most recent
£88,000
-16.2%over 7 years
29 May 2004
£105,000
+208.8%over 4 years
12 August 1999
£34,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA1 3JA: £129,950 (2025–2017).

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On the street

Versus other Oxford Street homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 179 Oxford Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£846

Street avg £1,248

Strongly below

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 100 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par

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Area

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Crime

580/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Argyle Street — bus stop.

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