What kind of home is 14 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BS?

14 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BS is a mid-terrace house.

What did 14 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BS sell for?

14 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BS last sold for £87,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BS?

The current EPC rating for 14 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BS is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BS?

14 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BS has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BS use?

The latest EPC at 14 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BS?

14 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BS 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 14 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BS in?

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

How safe is the area around 14 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BS?

Police records around 14 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BS 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 14 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BS?

The closest bus stop to 14 Balaclava Street, SA1 8BS is St Thomas Church, 147m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Balaclava Street, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8BS

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 14 Balaclava Street

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

14 Balaclava Street is a mid-terrace house in St. Thomas, Swansea, Swansea (SA1 8BS). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £133,000 sits 52.9% above the 2024 sale of £87,000. Sold September 2024 for £87,000.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 September 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromE54toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

11%44%

More low energy lighting installed

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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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Balaclava Street, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 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.

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

Current estimate

£133,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£87,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 September 2024Most recent
£87,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA1 8BS: £120,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in SA1 8BS

On the street

Versus other Balaclava Street homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 14 Balaclava Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,061

Street avg £1,034

On par

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 83 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.8 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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1 Canaan Row, St Thomas

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1 Ivy Bush Court, St Thomas

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1 Dupre Road, St Thomas

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1 Balaclava Street, St Thomas

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£152k

1 Bay View, St Thomas

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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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