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5 Phillips Parade, Swansea, SA1 4JL

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
51 m²
549 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 5 Phillips Parade

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

5 Phillips Parade is a mid-terrace house in Swansea (SA1 4JL). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 51 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (51–174 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 24 units on file. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since February 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

At 51 m² it sits well below the postcode median (121 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2025. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£237/sq ft) was about 162.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2024 for £130,000.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
Apr 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 April 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2017from Feb 2012
EPC improved fromD66toE39
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Apr 2022from May 2017
EPC improved fromE39toD59
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Phillips Parade, Swansea, SA1 4JL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Phillips Parade has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 5 Phillips Parade, Swansea, SA1 4JL

1decisions1extensions10documents44nearby
  1. Feb 2025
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension to ground floor flat

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    2024/2376/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 44 notable nearby
  • The 10 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.
Current estimate

£127,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£130,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 September 2024Most recent

    £130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA1 4JL: £180,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Phillips Parade homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Phillips Parade is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,549

Street avg £2,376

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Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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Everything you need to know about 5 Phillips Parade

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Swansea district page.
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Crime

580/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Helens Road — bus stop.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

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