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6 Gainsborough Close, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 9FE

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
163 m²
1755 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 6 Gainsborough Close

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

6 Gainsborough Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Sketty, Swansea, Swansea (SA2 9FE). It has a recorded floor area of 163 m² (around 1755 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

It hasn't traded since December 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £486,000 sits 116.2% above the 2001 sale of £224,750. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£128/sq ft) was about 30% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2003. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenWest-facing
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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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 2)
Jul 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 July 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Dec 2011
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
65%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Gainsborough Close, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 9FE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Gainsborough Close has an approved extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 6 Gainsborough Close, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 9FE

1decisions1extensions2nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Oct 2003
    ConservatoryFull
    Outcome in report

    Retention of rear conservatory extension

    RetrospectiveExtension
    Reference
    2003/1791
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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.

6 Gainsborough Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£486,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2001)

£224,750

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 December 2001Most recent

    £224,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA2 9FE: £470,000 (2024–2006).

On the street

Versus other Gainsborough Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

6 Gainsborough Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,379

Street avg £2,981

Strongly below

Floor Area

163 m²

Street avg 154 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

Above
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Everything you need to know about 6 Gainsborough Close

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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
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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.
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Crime

120/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Parc Beck — 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

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