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161 King Edward S Road, Swansea, SA1 4LW

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
121 m²
1302 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 161 King Edward S Road

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

161 King Edward S Road is a mid-terrace house in Swansea (SA1 4LW). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2004–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£193/sq ft) was about 139.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 121 m² it's 22.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (156 m² median across 38 EPCs). One planning record on file: HMO conversion refused in 2025. Sold August 2024 for £252,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from Dec 2008
EPC improved fromE44toD61
Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC 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 161 King Edward S Road, Swansea, SA1 4LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A HMO conversion application was refused at 161 King Edward S Road in 2025.

1 application on record at 161 King Edward S Road, Swansea, SA1 4LW

1decisions15documents44nearby
Flagged:HMO conversion
  1. Sept 2025
    HMOFull
    Outcome in report

    Change of use of 6 person HMO (Class C4) to a HMO for up to 7 people (Unique Use)

    Documents
    15 docs on file
    Reference
    2025/1448/FUL
    Full record in report

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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.

161 King Edward S Road's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£236,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.3% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£252,000

Growth on file: 1.3% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 August 2024Most recent

    £252,000

    +29.2%over 20 years

  2. 24 June 2004

    £195,000

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 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 161 King Edward S Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,083

Street avg £1,192

Strongly above

Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 154 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 161 King Edward S Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaA planning decision worth checking

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
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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

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