What type of property is 34 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR?

34 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR is a mid-terrace house.

When did 34 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR last change hands?

34 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR last sold for £63,000 in June 2003, around 23 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 34 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR have?

The current EPC rating for 34 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 34 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR?

34 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 34 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR heated?

The latest EPC at 34 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 34 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR?

34 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 34 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR located?

34 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR sits in St. Thomas, Swansea, Swansea. It falls within the SA1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 34 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR?

Police records around 34 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR show an average of 580 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What is the nearest station to 34 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR?

The closest bus stop to 34 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR is St Thomas Church, 122m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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34 Balaclava Street, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8BR

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 34 Balaclava Street

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

34 Balaclava Street is a mid-terrace house in St. Thomas, Swansea, Swansea (SA1 8BR). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

It hasn't traded since June 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £149,000 sits 136.5% above the 2003 sale of £63,000.

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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)

Aug 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 August 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from May 2011

EPC improved fromE47toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 34 Balaclava Street, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8BR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

34 Balaclava Street has no planning applications on record.

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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.

34 Balaclava Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£149,000

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Last sold (2003)

£63,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 June 2003Most recent
£63,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA1 8BR: £160,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in SA1 8BR

On the street

Versus other Balaclava Street homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

34 Balaclava Street outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£818

Street avg £1,232

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Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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.

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Crime

580/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Thomas Church — bus stop.

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Common questions

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