40 Balaclava Street, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8BR is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,507 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £179,598 , which equates to approximately £119 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Mar 2021 for £140,000. Since then, the value has increased by £39,598, representing a 28.3% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £179,598 is:

  • 11.1% higher than the average property price on Balaclava Street
  • 14.8% higher than the average in the SA1 8BR postcode area
  • and 26.3% lower than the average price for Swansea as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 25 October 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1507 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£179,598
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£119
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Balaclava Street, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8BR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Oct 2013.

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 15 Jan 2009, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 76.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from granite or whin, as built, no insulation (assumed) to sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to SA1 8BR

1 st / 16
Price Rank
15% higher than average
1 st / 15
Size Rank
66% bigger than average
15 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SA1 8BR , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th 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 1st out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£179,598
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+28 %
12 Mar 2021
£140,000
Leasehold
+33.3 %
4 Dec 2013
£104,995
Leasehold
+25.7 %
3 Jul 2009
£83,500
Leasehold
-32.7 %
21 Dec 2005
£123,995
Leasehold
+148 %
9 Jul 2002
£50,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2025
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 1 Dec 2020
rooms: 4
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £38,500
sale date: 7 Dec 2001
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 31 May 2019
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2025

Data Sources

The property at 40 Balaclava Street, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8BR appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Mar 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Oct 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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