What type of property is 2 Benson Street, SA4 3XY?

2 Benson Street, SA4 3XY is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Benson Street, SA4 3XY?

2 Benson Street, SA4 3XY last sold for £85,000 in August 2006, around 20 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Benson Street, SA4 3XY?

The current EPC rating for 2 Benson Street, SA4 3XY is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in September 2013 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Benson Street, SA4 3XY?

2 Benson Street, SA4 3XY has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Benson Street, SA4 3XY heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Benson Street, SA4 3XY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Benson Street, SA4 3XY?

2 Benson Street, SA4 3XY 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.

Where is 2 Benson Street, SA4 3XY located?

2 Benson Street, SA4 3XY sits in Penclawdd, Swansea, Swansea. It falls within the SA4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Benson Street, SA4 3XY?

Police records around 2 Benson Street, SA4 3XY show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 67% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What transport links are near 2 Benson Street, SA4 3XY?

The closest bus stop to 2 Benson Street, SA4 3XY is Old Station, 71m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Benson Street, Penclawdd, Swansea, SA4 3XY

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Benson Street

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

2 Benson Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Penclawdd, Swansea, Swansea (SA4 3XY). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in August 2006. Today's modelled estimate of £173,000 sits 103.5% above the 2006 sale of £85,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£100/sq ft) was about 22.4% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs).

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromF38toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Benson Street, Penclawdd, Swansea, SA4 3XY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Benson Street has no planning applications on record.

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.

Current estimate

£173,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£85,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 August 2006Most recent
£85,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA4 3XY: £240,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in SA4 3XY

On the street

Versus other Benson Street homes

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

Years Held for 2 Benson Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,076

Street avg £1,842

Below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 87 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

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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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1 Benson Terrace, Penclawdd

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1 Cae Grawn, Gowerton

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1 Benson Street, Penclawdd

SA4 3XY

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1 Beach House, Beach Road, Penclawdd

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£187k

1 Brynfa Terrace, Penclawdd

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£200k

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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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Old Station — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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