What kind of home is 16 Elwy Gardens, SA2 0XD?

16 Elwy Gardens, SA2 0XD is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 16 Elwy Gardens, SA2 0XD?

16 Elwy Gardens, SA2 0XD last sold for £47,500 in March 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £79,200 in March 2008, so prices have been falling over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Elwy Gardens, SA2 0XD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2008 and March 2015, 16 Elwy Gardens, SA2 0XD fell from £79,200 to £47,500, a change of £31,700. That works out to roughly -7.1% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Elwy Gardens, SA2 0XD have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Elwy Gardens, SA2 0XD is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Elwy Gardens, SA2 0XD?

16 Elwy Gardens, SA2 0XD has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft). That makes it about 30% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SA2 0XD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Elwy Gardens, SA2 0XD use?

The latest EPC at 16 Elwy Gardens, SA2 0XD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Elwy Gardens, SA2 0XD?

16 Elwy Gardens, SA2 0XD is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 16 Elwy Gardens, SA2 0XD in?

16 Elwy Gardens, SA2 0XD sits in Cockett, Swansea, Swansea. It falls within the SA2 postcode district.

Is 16 Elwy Gardens, SA2 0XD in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Elwy Gardens, SA2 0XD show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (131% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What transport links are near 16 Elwy Gardens, SA2 0XD?

The closest bus stop to 16 Elwy Gardens, SA2 0XD is Graiglwyd Square, 100m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Elwy Gardens, Cockett, Swansea, SA2 0XD

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 16 Elwy Gardens

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

16 Elwy Gardens is a semi-detached house in Cockett, Swansea, Swansea (SA2 0XD). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump.

Across 2008–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at -7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £127,000 sits 167.4% above the 2015 sale of £47,500. At 49 m² it sits well below the postcode median (70 m² across 26 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 11 years since the last transfer (March 2015).

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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)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromC72toD56

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Elwy Gardens, Cockett, Swansea, SA2 0XD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Elwy Gardens 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.

16 Elwy Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£127,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -7.1% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£47,500

Growth on file: -7.1% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

4 March 2015Most recent
£47,500
-40.0%over 6 years
7 March 2008
£79,200

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA2 0XD: £78,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in SA2 0XD

On the street

Versus other Elwy Gardens homes

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

On price per m², 16 Elwy Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£969

Street avg £1,255

Strongly below

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Graiglwyd Square — bus stop.

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Common questions

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