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5 Rowan Close, Killay, Swansea, SA2 7DW

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
60 m²
646 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Rowan Close

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

5 Rowan Close is a detached house in Killay, Swansea, Swansea (SA2 7DW). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

It changed hands recently, sold July 2025 for £296,000. At 60 m² it's 28.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (84 m² median across 8 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£458/sq ft) was about 110.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromD68toE53
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2023from Mar 2022
EPC improved fromE53toC71
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Rowan Close, Killay, Swansea, SA2 7DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Rowan Close has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 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.

5 Rowan Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£321,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£296,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 July 2025Most recent

    £296,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA2 7DW: £246,000 (2021–2017).

On the street

Versus other Rowan Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Rowan Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,933

Street avg £2,703

Strongly above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Rowan Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £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.
£317k

1 Ddol Road, Dunvant

SA2 7UB

£329k

1 Coleridge Crescent, Killay

SA2 7DJ

4 bed2 bath
£339k

1 Dolycoed, Dunvant

SA2 7UG

£351k

1 Brynaeron, Dunvant

SA2 7UX

£287k

1 Clyne Valley Cottages, Killay

SA2 7DU

2 bed
£279k

1 Bryndolau, Dunvant

SA2 7TQ

£272k

1 Bron Y Bryn, Killay

SA2 7NP

£402k

1 2 Llethryd Cottages, Llethryd

SA2 7LJ

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

Railway Inn — 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 5 Rowan Close, Killay, Swansea, SA2 7DW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.