5 Benson Street, Penclawdd, Swansea, SA4 3XY is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 732 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £212,947 , which equates to approximately £291 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Jun 2025 for £210,000. Since then, the value has increased by £2,947, representing a 1.4% increase, or approximately 2.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £212,947 is:

  • 0.7% lower than the average property price on Benson Street
  • 2.7% higher than the average in the SA4 3XY postcode area
  • and 12.6% 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 30 March 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£212,947
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£291
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Benson Street, Penclawdd, Swansea, SA4 3XY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Mar 2018.

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 5 May 2017, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 106.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SA4 3XY

8 th / 13
Price Rank
3% higher than average
10 th / 11
Size Rank
27% smaller than average
2 nd / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
40% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SA4 3XY , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 11 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£212,947
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
18 Jun 2025
£210,000
Leasehold
+46.9 %
22 Jun 2018
£143,000
Leasehold
+150.9 %
18 May 2017
£57,000
Leasehold
+58.3 %
29 Apr 2002
£36,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 17 Feb 2015
rooms: 3
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £105,000
sale date: 6 Aug 2021
rooms: 3
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2006
rooms: 4
size: 730 sq ft
sale price: £70,500
sale date: 10 Jun 2010
rooms: 5
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 5 Sep 2025

Data Sources

The property at 5 Benson Street, Penclawdd, Swansea, SA4 3XY appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Jun 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Mar 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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