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1 Burry Cottages, Benson Terrace, Penclawdd, Swansea, SA4 3GA

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
95 m²
1023 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1 Burry Cottages

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

1 Burry Cottages is a semi-detached house in Penclawdd, Swansea, Swansea (SA4 3GA). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since January 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £229,000 sits 129% above the 2011 sale of £100,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£98/sq ft) was about 18.7% below the postcode norm.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Jun 2011
EPC improved fromE54toD66
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Burry Cottages, Benson Terrace, Penclawdd, Swansea, SA4 3GA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Burry Cottages 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.

1 Burry Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£229,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2011)

£100,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 January 2011Most recent

    £100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA4 3GA: £165,000 (2023–2017).

On the street

Versus other Benson Terrace homes

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

On price per m², 1 Burry Cottages runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,053

Street avg £1,613

Strongly below

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Burry Cottages

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.
£227k

1 Benson Terrace, Penclawdd

SA4 3GA

2 bed
£222k

1 Beach Row, Penclawdd

SA4 3YR

£214k

1 2, Bellevue, Penclawdd

SA4 3YE

£210k

1 Bridge House, Banc Bach, Penclawdd

SA4 3FL

3 bed2 bath
£250k

1 Ashley Court, Crofty

SA4 3SS

£255k

1 Cae Mansel Lane, Gowerton

SA4 3HW

£204k

1 Blodwen Terrace, Penclawdd

SA4 3XU

£200k

1 Benson Road, Penclawdd

SA4 3JR

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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Old Station — 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 1 Burry Cottages, Benson Terrace, Penclawdd, Swansea, SA4 3GA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.