What type of property is 5 High View Gardens, SA2 8ER?

5 High View Gardens, SA2 8ER is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 5 High View Gardens, SA2 8ER?

5 High View Gardens, SA2 8ER last sold for £359,950 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £285,000 in July 2014, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 High View Gardens, SA2 8ER appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2014 and October 2018, 5 High View Gardens, SA2 8ER rose from £285,000 to £359,950, a change of £74,950. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 High View Gardens, SA2 8ER?

The current EPC rating for 5 High View Gardens, SA2 8ER is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 High View Gardens, SA2 8ER?

5 High View Gardens, SA2 8ER has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (1,346 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 High View Gardens, SA2 8ER heated?

The latest EPC at 5 High View Gardens, SA2 8ER records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 High View Gardens, SA2 8ER?

5 High View Gardens, SA2 8ER is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 5 High View Gardens, SA2 8ER located?

5 High View Gardens, SA2 8ER sits in Sketty, Swansea, Swansea. It falls within the SA2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 High View Gardens, SA2 8ER?

Police records around 5 High View Gardens, SA2 8ER 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 5 High View Gardens, SA2 8ER?

The closest bus stop to 5 High View Gardens, SA2 8ER is Gwern Einon Road Lower, 124m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 High View Gardens, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 8ER

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

125 m²

1345 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 5 High View Gardens

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

5 High View Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Sketty, Swansea, Swansea (SA2 8ER). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2014–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £477,000 is 32.5% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£268/sq ft) was about 25.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2018 for £359,950.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Previously extendedYes

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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 2)

Aug 2018

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2018from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromE44toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 High View Gardens, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 8ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 High View Gardens has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 High View Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£477,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£359,950

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

16 October 2018Most recent
£359,950
+26.3%over 4 years
30 July 2014
£285,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA2 8ER: £400,000 (2024–2013).

Nearby sales in SA2 8ER

On the street

Versus other High View Gardens homes

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

On epc rating, 5 High View Gardens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,880

Street avg £2,796

On par

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 124 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 5.0 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

Gwern Einon Road Lower — bus stop.

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