What type of property is 38 Elba Crescent, SA1 8QQ?

38 Elba Crescent, SA1 8QQ is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 38 Elba Crescent, SA1 8QQ?

38 Elba Crescent, SA1 8QQ last sold for £187,000 in March 2026. Before that, it sold for £137,000 in April 2019, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 38 Elba Crescent, SA1 8QQ?

Across 2 sales between April 2019 and March 2026, 38 Elba Crescent, SA1 8QQ rose from £137,000 to £187,000, a change of £50,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 38 Elba Crescent, SA1 8QQ?

The current EPC rating for 38 Elba Crescent, SA1 8QQ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38 Elba Crescent, SA1 8QQ?

38 Elba Crescent, SA1 8QQ has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 38 Elba Crescent, SA1 8QQ heated?

The latest EPC at 38 Elba Crescent, SA1 8QQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 38 Elba Crescent, SA1 8QQ?

38 Elba Crescent, SA1 8QQ 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 38 Elba Crescent, SA1 8QQ located?

38 Elba Crescent, SA1 8QQ sits in Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea, Swansea. It falls within the SA1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 38 Elba Crescent, SA1 8QQ?

Police records around 38 Elba Crescent, SA1 8QQ 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.

How well connected is 38 Elba Crescent, SA1 8QQ?

The closest bus stop to 38 Elba Crescent, SA1 8QQ is Elba Crescent Car Park, 43m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38 Elba Crescent, Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea, SA1 8QQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 38 Elba Crescent

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

38 Elba Crescent is a semi-detached house in Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea, Swansea (SA1 8QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Most recent transfer was March 2026 at £187,000 — fresh data. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). Across 2019–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£191/sq ft) was about 84.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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 3)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 May 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2018from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromE52toD62

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

May 2024from Sept 2018

EPC improved fromD62toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Elba Crescent, Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea, SA1 8QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Elba Crescent 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.

38 Elba Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£187,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

27 March 2026Most recent
£187,000
+36.5%over 6 years
11 April 2019
£137,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA1 8QQ: £137,000 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in SA1 8QQ

On the street

Versus other Elba Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 38 Elba Crescent runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,055

Street avg £1,434

Strongly above

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

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

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Area

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Crime

580/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Elba Crescent Car Park — bus stop.

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