What kind of home is 5 Vernon Close, SA4 9ES?

5 Vernon Close, SA4 9ES is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 5 Vernon Close, SA4 9ES?

5 Vernon Close, SA4 9ES last sold for £239,995 in March 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £60,000 in August 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Vernon Close, SA4 9ES changed over time?

Across 3 sales between August 2003 and March 2021, 5 Vernon Close, SA4 9ES rose from £60,000 to £239,995, a change of £179,995. That works out to roughly +8.2% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Vernon Close, SA4 9ES?

The current EPC rating for 5 Vernon Close, SA4 9ES is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in October 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Vernon Close, SA4 9ES?

5 Vernon Close, SA4 9ES has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Vernon Close, SA4 9ES use?

The latest EPC at 5 Vernon Close, SA4 9ES records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Vernon Close, SA4 9ES?

5 Vernon Close, SA4 9ES is in council tax band D.

Which area is 5 Vernon Close, SA4 9ES in?

5 Vernon Close, SA4 9ES sits in Pontlliw, Swansea, Swansea. It falls within the SA4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Vernon Close, SA4 9ES?

Police records around 5 Vernon Close, SA4 9ES 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 5 Vernon Close, SA4 9ES?

The closest bus stop to 5 Vernon Close, SA4 9ES is Oaklands Road, 319m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Vernon Close, Pontlliw, Swansea, SA4 9ES

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Vernon Close

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

5 Vernon Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Pontlliw, Swansea, Swansea (SA4 9ES). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2003–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £279,000 is 16.3% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£269/sq ft) was about 55.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £239,995 in March 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2019

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from Apr 2015

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Vernon Close, Pontlliw, Swansea, SA4 9ES, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Vernon Close has no planning applications on record.

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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 2003.

Current estimate

£279,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.2% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£239,995

Growth on file: 8.2% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

22 March 2021Most recent
£239,995
+46.3%over 5 years
10 March 2016
£164,000
+173.3%over 12 years
4 August 2003
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA4 9ES: £285,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in SA4 9ES

On the street

Versus other Vernon Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Vernon Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,892

Street avg £2,260

Above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Oaklands Road — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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