5 Byng Morris Close, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 8LU
About 5 Byng Morris Close
5 Byng Morris Close is a semi-detached house in Sketty, Swansea, Swansea (SA2 8LU). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. At 95 m² this is the 14th smallest of 15 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 77–109 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (78 versus a worst of 53). The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). 10 years since the last transfer (June 2016). Across 2000–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £196,000 is 45.2% above the 2016 sale price.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
5 Byng Morris Close has no planning applications on record.
A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.
£196,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 16 years.
£135,000
Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
2 June 2016Most recent
£135,000
+17.4%over 2 years3 December 2013
£115,000
+117.2%over 13 years4 July 2000
£52,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in SA2 8LU: £145,000 (2024–2020).
Nearby sales in SA2 8LU
4 Byng Morris Close, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 8LU
Sold Dec 2024
£141,00018 Byng Morris Close, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 8LU
Sold Apr 2024
£285,00016 Byng Morris Close, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 8LU
Sold Oct 2022
£145,0009 Byng Morris Close, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 8LU
Sold Jul 2022
£210,0001 Byng Morris Close, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 8LU
Sold Sept 2020
£130,000
Versus other Byng Morris Close homes
EPC Rating for 5 Byng Morris Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,421
Street avg £1,561
Floor Area
95 m²
Street avg 90 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Parklands View — bus stop.
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