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5 Benson Terrace, Penclawdd, Swansea, SA4 3GA

1 planning record

Estimated value

£214,000

  • Since the 2017 sale (£159,995)+34%
  • Against SA4 3GA's recent median (£165,000)+30%

Newest record on this page: February 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£214,000

  • Against its 2017 sale (£159,995)+34%
  • Against SA4 3GA's recent median (£165,000)+30%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 5 Benson Terrace is modelled from its 83 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in SA4 3GA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    83 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2024

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2017

  • Recent sales in SA4 3GA

    5 sales, median £165,000 (2023–2014)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: January 2023Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Sales timeline

  1. 21 August 2017Most recent

    £159,995

    +28.0%over 10 years

  2. 28 September 2006

    £124,950

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

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 5 Benson Terrace, Penclawdd, Swansea, SA4 3GA. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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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

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • LoftYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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)
Feb 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.3 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

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

1decisions1extensions4nearby
  1. May 2004
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension

    Reference
    2004/0768
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 4 notable nearby
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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
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

160/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Old Station — bus stop.

Nearest stops

  • Old StationBus stop155m
  • Old StationBus stop169m
  • BancbachBus stop208m
  • Ael-y-bryn PathBus stop249m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences974 reports44%
  • Anti-social Behaviour318 reports14%
  • Public Order242 reports11%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson201 reports9%

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£215k

1 2, Bellevue, Penclawdd

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1 Brigydon Villas, The Promenade, Penclawdd

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£209k

1 Burry Cottages, Benson Terrace, Penclawdd

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1 Blodwen Terrace, Penclawdd

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Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 5 Benson Terrace is modelled from its 83 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in SA4 3GA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 5 Benson Terrace. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 5 Benson Terrace was lodged in February 2024 at band D and is valid until February 2034. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 5 Benson Terrace. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. Schools and stops are measured in a straight line from SA4 3GA.
Council tax band
5 Benson Terrace is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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