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5 Upton Terrace, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8HL

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
127 m²
1367 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 5 Upton Terrace

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

5 Upton Terrace is a mid-terrace house in St. Thomas, Swansea, Swansea (SA1 8HL). It has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (around 1367 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since April 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

One planning record on file: HMO conversion approved in 2016. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 127 m² it's 26.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (101 m² median across 14 EPCs). Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £201,000 is 34% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £150,000.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Apr 2014
Low Energy Lighting
36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2026from Apr 2024
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

SDL Surveying

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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Upton Terrace, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8HL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Upton Terrace, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8HL

1decisions18documents47nearby
Flagged:HMO conversion
  1. Nov 2016
    HMOFull
    Outcome in report

    Change of use from residential (Class C3) to HMO for five people (Class C4)

    Documents
    18 docs on file
    Reference
    2016/1638
    Full record in report

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  • The 18 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

5 Upton Terrace valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£201,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.8% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£150,000

Growth on file: 1.8% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 November 2024Most recent

    £150,000

    +20.0%over 10 years

  2. 29 September 2014

    £125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA1 8HL: £144,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Upton Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 5 Upton Terrace runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,181

Street avg £1,176

On par

Floor Area

127 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Upton Terrace

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

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.
£204k

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1 Elmhurst Crescent, St Thomas

SA1 8EA

3 bed1 bath
£189k

1 Kinley Street, St Thomas

SA1 8HE

1 bed1 bath
£186k

1 Gelli Grafog, Port Tennant

SA1 8NZ

£181k

1 David Williams Terrace, Port Tennant

SA1 8NN

£174k

1 Danygraig Road, Port Tennant

SA1 8LY

1 bed
£174k

1 Kilvey Terrace, St Thomas

SA1 8BA

2 bed
£173k

1 Glenroy Avenue, St Thomas

SA1 8DU

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

Jersey Park — bus stop.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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