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85 Gwilym Road, Cwmllynfell, Swansea, SA9 2GU

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
170 m²
1830 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 82
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 85 Gwilym Road

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

85 Gwilym Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Cwmllynfell, Swansea, Swansea (SA9 2GU). It has a recorded floor area of 170 m² (around 1830 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2025) returns a B (score 82), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was G, the property has climbed 5 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. Main heating runs on electricity. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include notable views.

Held since June 2004 — that's 22 years off the open market, well above the local norm. At 170 m² the property is well over the postcode median (106 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £371,000 sits 185.4% above the 2004 sale of £130,000.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Heating systemair_source
  • Solar panelsYes
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

85 Gwilym Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 6)
Aug 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
B82
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
0.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Jan 2014
EPC improved fromG1toF29
Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Sept 2016from Jan 2014
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
Solid FuelOil

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
0%27%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2025from Sept 2016
EPC improved fromF26toB82
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 85 Gwilym Road, Cwmllynfell, Swansea, SA9 2GU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

85 Gwilym Road has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

85 Gwilym Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£371,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£130,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 June 2004Most recent

    £130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA9 2GU: £101,000 (2024–2019).

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On the street

Versus other Gwilym Road homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 85 Gwilym Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£765

Street avg £884

Below

Floor Area

170 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 7.8 t/year

Strongly above
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.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Gwilym Road — bus stop.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 26 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 85 Gwilym Road, Cwmllynfell, Swansea, SA9 2GU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.