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

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
81 m²
872 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 153b

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

153b is a semi-detached house in Swansea (SA1 4LW). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). At 81 m² this is the 6th smallest of 39 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 27–187 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 39 units on file.

At 81 m² it sits well below the postcode median (156 m² across 38 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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)
Sept 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 September 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2018from Jan 2011
EPC improved fromF29toD57
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st 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 153b, King Edward S Road, Swansea, SA1 4LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

153b has no planning applications on record.

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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.

153b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£141,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA1 4LW: £280,000 (2026–2024).

On the street

Versus other King Edward S Road homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

153b outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

57 (D)

Street avg 58 (D)

Below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 153b

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £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.
£143k

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2 bed
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1 Belgrave Court

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1 Catherine Street

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£129k

10 Belgrave Court

SA1 4PY

£127k

1 Phillips Parade

SA1 4JL

2 bed1 bath
£162k

1 Henrietta Street

SA1 4HW

£163k

1 Belgrave Lane

SA1 4QG

1 bed1 bath
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

580/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 153b, King Edward S Road, Swansea, SA1 4LW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.