What kind of home is 27 Recorder Street, SA1 3RX?

27 Recorder Street, SA1 3RX is a mid-terrace house.

When did 27 Recorder Street, SA1 3RX last change hands?

27 Recorder Street, SA1 3RX last sold for £185,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £120,000 in June 2015. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 27 Recorder Street, SA1 3RX appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 2015 and June 2023, 27 Recorder Street, SA1 3RX rose from £120,000 to £185,000, a change of £65,000. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 27 Recorder Street, SA1 3RX have?

The current EPC rating for 27 Recorder Street, SA1 3RX is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 27 Recorder Street, SA1 3RX?

27 Recorder Street, SA1 3RX has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 27 Recorder Street, SA1 3RX use?

The latest EPC at 27 Recorder Street, SA1 3RX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 27 Recorder Street, SA1 3RX have?

27 Recorder Street, SA1 3RX has council approval for rear extension granted in June 2005 under ref. 2005/0884. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 27 Recorder Street, SA1 3RX?

27 Recorder Street, SA1 3RX is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 27 Recorder Street, SA1 3RX in?

27 Recorder Street, SA1 3RX sits in Swansea. It falls within the SA1 postcode district.

Is 27 Recorder Street, SA1 3RX in a safe area?

Police records around 27 Recorder Street, SA1 3RX show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 11 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 27 Recorder Street, SA1 3RX?

The closest bus stop to 27 Recorder Street, SA1 3RX is Civic Centre 1, 129m away. The nearest bus option is Swansea Bus Station Stand A, 166m away.

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27 Recorder Street, Swansea, SA1 3RX

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 27 Recorder Street

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

27 Recorder Street is a mid-terrace house in Swansea (SA1 3RX). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2005. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2015–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£215/sq ft) was about 48% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2023 at £185,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromD64toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Recorder Street, Swansea, SA1 3RX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

27 Recorder Street has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 27 Recorder Street, Swansea, SA1 3RX

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Jun 2005
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Rear conservatory
Extension
Reference
2005/0884
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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.

Latest sale on 27 Recorder Street was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£185,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

22 June 2023Most recent
£185,000
+72.9%over 8 years
16 June 2015
£107,000
-10.8%
11 June 2015
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA1 3RX: £132,000 (2024–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Recorder Street homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 27 Recorder Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,313

Street avg £1,479

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Civic Centre 1 — bus stop.

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