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5 Colwyn Avenue, Winch Wen, Swansea, SA1 7EE

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 5 Colwyn Avenue

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

5 Colwyn Avenue is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Winch Wen, Swansea, Swansea (SA1 7EE). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

It changed hands recently, sold April 2025 for £115,000. Today's modelled estimate of £152,000 is 32.2% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£146/sq ft) was about 48.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear

Building

  • TenureFreehold
Before you decide

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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)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Nov 2013
EPC improved fromE50toD68
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseFreeholdEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Colwyn Avenue, Winch Wen, Swansea, SA1 7EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Colwyn Avenue has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 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.

5 Colwyn Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£152,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£115,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 April 2025Most recent

    £115,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA1 7EE: £120,000 (2025–2017).

On the street

Versus other Colwyn Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,575

Street avg £1,556

On par

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Colwyn Avenue

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

Larger development activity nearby

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.
£148k

1 Bryn Morfa, Winch Wen

SA1 7LH

2 bed1 bath
£165k

1 Bronllan, Winch Wen

SA1 7EQ

2 bed1 bath
£201k

1 Bellerphon Court, Copper Quarter, Pentrechwyth

SA1 7FS

2 bed1 bath
£102k

1 Britannia Apartments, Phoebe Road, Copper Quarter, Pentrechwyth

SA1 7FG

Flat1 bed
£237k

1 Ffordd Donaldson, Copper Quarter, Pentrechwyth

SA1 7FJ

3 bed2 bath
£144k

1 Aeron Place, Bonymaen

SA1 7BY

£141k

1 Buckingham Road, Bonymaen

SA1 7AL

£138k

1 Carreg Cennen Gardens, Bonymaen

SA1 7DJ

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

0.3 km

Carmel Road — 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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