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449a, Gower Road, Killay, Swansea, SA2 7DZ

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
171 m²
1841 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 449a

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

449a is a detached house in Killay, Swansea, Swansea (SA2 7DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 171 m² (around 1841 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

At 171 m² the property is well over the postcode median (129 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2017–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£284/sq ft) was about 32.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2017. Sold October 2021 for £523,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

449a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 April 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Jan 2016
EPC improved fromE51toD63
Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
36%71%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property 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 449a, Gower Road, Killay, Swansea, SA2 7DZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 449a, Gower Road, Killay, Swansea, SA2 7DZ

1decisions1extensions14documents3nearby
  1. Aug 2017
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side of property

    Side roof extension with two dormers

    Extension
    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    2017/1416/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
  • The 14 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.

Latest sale on 449a was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£571,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.2% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£523,000

Growth on file: 12.2% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 October 2021Most recent

    £523,000

    +68.7%over 4 years

  2. 26 March 2017

    £310,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA2 7DZ: £390,000 (2026–2022).

On the street

Versus other Gower Road homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 449a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,058

Street avg £2,410

Above

Floor Area

171 m²

Street avg 121 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.9 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 449a

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

Larger 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

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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

Crime

120/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Medical Centre — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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