What kind of home is April Cottage, West End, SA4 3YU?

April Cottage, West End, SA4 3YU is a detached house.

When did April Cottage, West End, SA4 3YU last change hands?

April Cottage, West End, SA4 3YU last sold for £260,000 in December 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £80,000 in August 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of April Cottage, West End, SA4 3YU changed over time?

Across 3 sales between August 2001 and December 2013, April Cottage, West End, SA4 3YU rose from £80,000 to £260,000, a change of £180,000. That works out to roughly +10% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does April Cottage, West End, SA4 3YU have?

The current EPC rating for April Cottage, West End, SA4 3YU is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. Source: EPC Register.

How big is April Cottage, West End, SA4 3YU?

April Cottage, West End, SA4 3YU has a recorded floor area of 151 m² (1,625 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does April Cottage, West End, SA4 3YU use?

The latest EPC at April Cottage, West End, SA4 3YU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for April Cottage, West End, SA4 3YU?

April Cottage, West End, SA4 3YU has council approval for an extension granted in October 2001 under ref. 2001/1308. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for April Cottage, West End, SA4 3YU?

April Cottage, West End, SA4 3YU is in council tax band E.

Which area is April Cottage, West End, SA4 3YU in?

April Cottage, West End, SA4 3YU sits in Penclawdd, Swansea, Swansea. It falls within the SA4 postcode district.

What is crime like near April Cottage, West End, SA4 3YU?

Police records around April Cottage, West End, SA4 3YU 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 transport links are near April Cottage, West End, SA4 3YU?

The closest bus stop to April Cottage, West End, SA4 3YU is Royal Oak, 78m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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April Cottage, West End, Penclawdd, Swansea, SA4 3YU

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

151 m²

1625 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About April Cottage

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

April Cottage is a detached house in Penclawdd, Swansea, Swansea (SA4 3YU). It has a recorded floor area of 151 m² (around 1625 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.

Across 2001–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 10% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £401,000 sits 54.2% above the 2013 sale of £260,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2001. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 13 years since the last transfer (December 2013).

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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)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 August 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Jul 2013

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against April Cottage, West End, Penclawdd, Swansea, SA4 3YU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at April Cottage, West End, Penclawdd, Swansea, SA4 3YU

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Oct 2001
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Erection of new front/side garage incorporating a porch and canopy on front elevation, single storey extension to existing garage and single storey rear extension
Extension
Reference
2001/1308
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2001.

Current estimate

£401,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.0% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£260,000

Growth on file: 10.0% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

11 December 2013Most recent
£260,000
+18.7%over 9 years
6 May 2004
£219,000
+173.8%over 2 years
9 August 2001
£80,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in SA4 3YU: £137,750 (2022–2010).

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Area

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Crime

160/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Royal Oak — bus stop.

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