Property History
4, BIRCHTREE CLOSE, SKETTY, SWANSEA, SA2 8LJ
This property has a mix of Category A and Category B sales. Category A means sales at market value in an arms length transaction. Category B may have been a repossession, power of sale, sale to a company or social landlord, a part transfer, sale of a parking space or simply where the property type is not known. These may not be representative of true market value and could skew the data below.
Map is approximate based on postcode and does not show the exact property location.
| Date | Price | £/sq ft (based on EPC) | Type | Tenure | New Build? | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-08-2019 | £82,950 | £179 | Flat | Leasehold | No | B |
| 16-10-2015 | £70,000 | £151 | Flat | Leasehold | No | A |
| 14-06-2004 | £32,000 | £69 | Flat | Leasehold | Yes | A |
The Property history above contains Category B sales, as these are not sales at an arm's length and can skew the charts below; no Category B sales are included. Category B sales are included in the table above for information only. In the event there are only Category B sales, the charts below may show no data.
Matched EPC Certificates
EPC records are first filtered to the same postcode, then ranked using PostgreSQL fuzzy matching across address components (PAON, SAON/unit, street and locality). The Match score reflects this weighted address similarity, and higher scores indicate stronger confidence the EPC belongs to this property.
| Lodgement Date | Rating | Potential | Address | floor space (sq ft) | Match Score | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2015 | C | C | 4, Birchtree Close, Sketty | 463 | High (100) | View |
Estimated Council Tax
2026/27 estimate£1,522 per year
Likely Band A · standard two-adult charge
This is an estimate, not the property's official band or bill. It uses national average Council Tax charges; the actual amount can vary by parish, local levy, discounts, premiums and exemptions.
Higher decile/rank values indicate less deprivation (better).
Nearby schools
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
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Nearby schools
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
Primary schools
(Tap each school to view)No nearby primary schools were found within 10 miles.
Secondary schools
(Tap each school to view)No nearby secondary schools were found within 10 miles.
Distances are straight-line estimates and do not indicate school catchment eligibility or admission availability. School details are sourced from the Department for Education and inspection outcomes from Ofsted.
Crime Trends in SA2 8LJ
StableCrime is down 0% over the past year, driven by increases in possession of weapons and offset by decreases in bicycle theft.
Compared to the previous 12 months, based on reported crimes within ~500m of this postcode.
Monthly Crime Volume (last 24 months, hover over to see detail)
Crime Profile for this Postcode (Last 12 months)
| Crime Type | Total | % | 12m Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 | 52.3% |
+15.3%
vs +0.8% nationally
|
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 9.2% |
-29.4%
vs -1.6% nationally
|
| Public order | 10 | 7.7% |
-47.4%
vs -4.8% nationally
|
| Other theft | 9 | 6.9% |
+28.6%
vs -6.7% nationally
|
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 5.4% |
-30%
vs -4.1% nationally
|
| Burglary | 6 | 4.6% |
+50%
vs -7.9% nationally
|
| Drugs | 6 | 4.6% |
+20%
vs +8.9% nationally
|
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 4.6% |
+50%
vs -10.2% nationally
|
| Other crime | 4 | 3.1% |
+33.3%
vs -4.2% nationally
|
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.5% |
+100%
vs +6.2% nationally
|
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