What kind of home is 42 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR?

42 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 42 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR last change hands?

42 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR last sold for £120,000 in May 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £82,500 in July 2007, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 42 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR?

Across 2 sales between July 2007 and May 2019, 42 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR rose from £82,500 to £120,000, a change of £37,500. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 42 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR?

The current EPC rating for 42 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in March 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 42 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR?

42 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SA1 8BR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 42 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR use?

The latest EPC at 42 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 42 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR?

42 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.

Which area is 42 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR in?

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

What is crime like near 42 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR?

Police records around 42 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 transport links are near 42 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR?

The closest bus stop to 42 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BR is St Thomas Church, 122m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

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

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Get directions

Overview

About 42 Balaclava Street

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

42 Balaclava Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in St. Thomas, Swansea, Swansea (SA1 8BR). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Across 2007–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £161,000 is 34.2% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£128/sq ft) was about 68.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2019 for £120,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Balaclava Street

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

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

Mar 2019

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 March 2029

2 years remaining

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-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.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Balaclava Street, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8BR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Balaclava Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

47 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.

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

Current estimate

£161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 12 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2019)

£120,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

30 May 2019Most recent
£120,000
+45.5%over 11 years
30 July 2007
£82,500

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.

Price per m²

£1,379

Street avg £1,192

On par

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 88 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

On par

Property research, connected

Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month

Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.

Start your research

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£207k

1 Elmhurst Crescent, St Thomas

SA1 8EA

3 bed1 bath

£174k

1 Kilvey Terrace, St Thomas

SA1 8BA

2 bed

£147k

1 Balaclava Street, St Thomas

SA1 8BS

4 bed1 bath

£174k

1 Danygraig Road, Port Tennant

SA1 8LY

1 bed

£189k

1 Kinley Street, St Thomas

SA1 8HE

1 bed1 bath

£159k

1 Elba Crescent, Crymlyn Burrows

SA1 8QQ

£153k

1 Llys Hafan, Lamberts Road

SA1 8QH

£152k

1 Bay View, St Thomas

SA1 8BB

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 Thomas Church — 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 42 Balaclava Street, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8BR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.