17 Elgin Street, Manselton, Swansea, SA5 8QF is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,141 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £146,486 , which equates to approximately £128 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Sep 2011 for £85,000. Since then, the value has increased by £61,486, representing a 72.3% increase, or approximately 5.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £146,486 is:

  • 9.9% lower than the average property price on Elgin Street
  • 11.4% lower than the average in the SA5 8QF postcode area
  • and 39.9% lower than the average price for Swansea as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 May 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in SA5 8QF

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1141 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£146,486
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£128
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Elgin Street, Manselton, Swansea, SA5 8QF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 May 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Jun 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed) to sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to SA5 8QF

17 th / 19
Price Rank
11% lower than average
9 th / 15
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
10 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SA5 8QF , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 15 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£146,486
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+72 %
12 Sep 2011
£85,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £183,000
sale date: 20 Feb 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £76,500
sale date: 3 Mar 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1302 sq ft
sale price: £167,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1302 sq ft
sale price: £112,926
sale date: 19 Aug 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £97,500
sale date: 21 Aug 2020

Data Sources

The property at 17 Elgin Street, Manselton, Swansea, SA5 8QF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 12 Sep 2011. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 May 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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