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5 Tai Gwalia, Upper Cwmtwrch, Swansea, SA9 2UW

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
88 m²
947 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 40
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Tai Gwalia

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

5 Tai Gwalia is a semi-detached house in Upper Cwmtwrch, Swansea, Swansea (SA9 2UW). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in October 2019 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 63). Main heating runs on lpg.

At 88 m² it's 24.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (71 m² median across 16 EPCs). Across 2020–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 71.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £151,000 is 37.3% above the 2021 sale price. Sold February 2021 for £109,999. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E40
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Oct 2019
EPC improved fromF24toE40
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricLPG

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Tai Gwalia, Upper Cwmtwrch, Swansea, SA9 2UW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Tai Gwalia has no planning applications on record.

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

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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.

5 Tai Gwalia changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£151,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 71.3% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2021)

£109,999

Growth on file: 71.3% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 February 2021Most recent

    £109,999

    +80.3%over 1 year

  2. 9 January 2020

    £61,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA9 2UW: £125,000 (2024–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Tai Gwalia homes

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

Floor Area for 5 Tai Gwalia runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,250

Street avg £1,464

Strongly below

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Above
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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3 bed1 bath
£140k

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£171k

1 Carreg Yr Afon, Godrergraig

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£130k

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£178k

1 Cadfan Villas, Swanfield, Ystalyfera

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£128k

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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.
Full Swansea report

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Heol Gleien — bus stop.

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 30 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Tai Gwalia, Upper Cwmtwrch, Swansea, SA9 2UW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.