What kind of home is 5 Benson Terrace, SA4 3GA?

5 Benson Terrace, SA4 3GA is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 5 Benson Terrace, SA4 3GA sell for?

5 Benson Terrace, SA4 3GA last sold for £159,995 in August 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £124,950 in September 2006, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Benson Terrace, SA4 3GA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2006 and August 2017, 5 Benson Terrace, SA4 3GA rose from £124,950 to £159,995, a change of £35,045. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Benson Terrace, SA4 3GA?

The current EPC rating for 5 Benson Terrace, SA4 3GA is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2017 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Benson Terrace, SA4 3GA?

5 Benson Terrace, SA4 3GA has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SA4 3GA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Benson Terrace, SA4 3GA use?

The latest EPC at 5 Benson Terrace, SA4 3GA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 5 Benson Terrace, SA4 3GA had any planning applications?

5 Benson Terrace, SA4 3GA has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in May 2004 under ref. 2004/0768. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Benson Terrace, SA4 3GA?

5 Benson Terrace, SA4 3GA is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 5 Benson Terrace, SA4 3GA in?

5 Benson Terrace, SA4 3GA sits in Penclawdd, Swansea, Swansea. It falls within the SA4 postcode district.

Is 5 Benson Terrace, SA4 3GA in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Benson Terrace, SA4 3GA show an average of 160 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What is the nearest station to 5 Benson Terrace, SA4 3GA?

The closest bus stop to 5 Benson Terrace, SA4 3GA is Old Station, 155m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Benson Terrace, Penclawdd, Swansea, SA4 3GA

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Benson Terrace

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

5 Benson Terrace is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Penclawdd, Swansea, Swansea (SA4 3GA). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a loft.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2004. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2006–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £214,000 is 33.8% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£179/sq ft) was about 54.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (August 2017).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
LoftYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 February 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Apr 2017

EPC improved fromF27toD66

Main Fuel

LPGGas

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

37%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Benson Terrace, Penclawdd, Swansea, SA4 3GA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Benson Terrace has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 5 Benson Terrace, Penclawdd, Swansea, SA4 3GA

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May 2004
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension
Reference
2004/0768
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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.

5 Benson Terrace valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£214,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£159,995

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

21 August 2017Most recent
£159,995
+28.0%over 10 years
28 September 2006
£124,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA4 3GA: £165,000 (2023–2014).

Nearby sales in SA4 3GA

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.

Price per m² for 5 Benson Terrace runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,928

Street avg £1,467

Strongly above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

160/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Old Station — bus stop.

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