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161b, King Edward S Road, Swansea, SA1 4LW

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
27 m²
291 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 161b

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

161b is a mid-terrace house in Swansea (SA1 4LW). It has a recorded floor area of 27 m² (around 291 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 27 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (27–187 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 39 units on file. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 27 m² it sits well below the postcode median (156 m² across 38 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs).

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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.

161b's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 March 2036

9 years remaining

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

Mar 2026from Oct 2019
EPC improved fromD61toC77
Wall Insulation
Uninsulated StoneInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 161b, King Edward S Road, Swansea, SA1 4LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

161b 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.

161b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£154,000

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.

EPC Rating for 161b runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 55 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

27 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 161b

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.
£150k

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£163k

1 Belgrave Lane

SA1 4QG

1 bed1 bath
£163k

1 Page Lane

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6 bed
£143k

1 Melrose Cottages, Catherine Street

SA1 4JU

£168k

10 Brunswick Street

SA1 4JR

£172k

1 Bayview Terrace

SA1 4LT

2 bed
£136k

1 Francis Street

SA1 4NH

2 bed
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 161b, King Edward S Road, Swansea, SA1 4LW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.