What was the last sold price for 5 Essex Terrace, SA6 8LY?

5 Essex Terrace, SA6 8LY last sold for £65,000 in July 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £34,950 in September 1996, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Essex Terrace, SA6 8LY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 1996 and July 2013, 5 Essex Terrace, SA6 8LY rose from £34,950 to £65,000, a change of £30,050. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 5 Essex Terrace, SA6 8LY?

5 Essex Terrace, SA6 8LY 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 5 Essex Terrace, SA6 8LY located?

5 Essex Terrace, SA6 8LY sits in Plasmarl, Swansea, Swansea. It falls within the SA6 postcode district.

Is 5 Essex Terrace, SA6 8LY in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Essex Terrace, SA6 8LY show an average of 210 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (12% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

How well connected is 5 Essex Terrace, SA6 8LY?

The closest bus stop to 5 Essex Terrace, SA6 8LY is Parc Llewellyn, 191m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Essex Terrace, Plasmarl, Swansea, SA6 8LY

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Band B

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About 5 Essex Terrace

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5 Essex Terrace is a property in Plasmarl, Swansea, Swansea (SA6 8LY). It has council tax band B.

On the market in July 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. Across 1996–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year.

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Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2013)

£65,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

18 July 2013Most recent
£65,000
+86.0%over 16 years
26 September 1996
£34,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA6 8LY: £95,000 (2025–2021).

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Crime

210/mo

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Nearest stop

0.2 km

Parc Llewellyn — bus stop.

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