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153a, King Edward S Road, Swansea, SA1 4LW

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
69 m²
743 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 153a

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

153a is a semi-detached house in Swansea (SA1 4LW). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 69 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (69–187 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 39 units on file. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

At 69 m² it sits well below the postcode median (156 m² across 38 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£161/sq ft) was about 97.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in June 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.

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Everything you need to know about 153a

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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 2)
Nov 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Jan 2011
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
72%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 153a, King Edward S Road, Swansea, SA1 4LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

153a has no planning applications on record.

44

But the area is active

44 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

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.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2011)

£119,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 June 2011Most recent

    £119,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA1 4LW: £280,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other King Edward S Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 153a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 54 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 153a

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£127k

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£129k

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SA1 4PY

£133k

1 Francis Street

SA1 4NH

2 bed
£133k

1 Phillips Parade

SA1 4JL

2 bed1 bath
£116k

1 Park View, Francis Street

SA1 4NP

£113k

1 St Helens House, St Helens Crescent

SA1 4NA

1 bed1 bath
£143k

1 Melrose Cottages, Catherine Street

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£146k

1 Henrietta Street

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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.
Full Swansea report

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Helens Crescent — bus stop.

Go deeper on the local area

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

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 153a, King Edward S Road, Swansea, SA1 4LW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.