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18 Elba Street, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3EE

EPC B
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 86
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 18 Elba Street

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

18 Elba Street is a detached house in Gowerton, Swansea, Swansea (SA4 3EE). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2024) returns a high B (score 86), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in October 2023 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 112).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£274/sq ft) was about 53.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2024 at £245,000.

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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.

18 Elba Street ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
B86
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Oct 2023
EPC improved fromD65toB86
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Elba Street, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Elba Street has no planning applications on record.

5

But the area is active

5 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.

18 Elba Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£259,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£245,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 January 2024Most recent

    £245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA4 3EE: £257,500 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Elba Street homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 18 Elba Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,952

Street avg £2,387

Strongly above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Elba Street

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger 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.
£255k

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£250k

1 Ashley Court, Crofty

SA4 3SS

£271k

1 Abercedi, Penclawdd

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£229k

1 Burry Cottages, Benson Terrace, Penclawdd

SA4 3GA

£295k

1 Banc Bach, Penclawdd

SA4 3FJ

3 bed
£227k

1 Benson Terrace, Penclawdd

SA4 3GA

2 bed
£222k

1 Beach Row, Penclawdd

SA4 3YR

£309k

1 Blaencedi, Penclawdd

SA4 3LU

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Gowerton Surgery — 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 18 Elba Street, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3EE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.