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Energy Performance Certificate

Flat A (1) Aberdeen House, 1 De La Beche Street

SA1 1HD

Swansea

Current

D

65

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in Swansea, SA1 1HD. The property offers 125m² (1346 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. With an EPC rating of D (65/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2057, comprising £1190 for heating, £708 for hot water, and £159 for lighting. The property produces 3.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does Flat A (1) Aberdeen House Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 65/100, this Swansea property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £2057 are close to the UK average. The 125m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 3.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the SA1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property65
Average60
+8% better
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vs Swansea

This property65
Average67
-3% below
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vs SA1

This property65
Average62
+5% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 65/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £1334/year more than the Swansea average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(65 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 15 Jan 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

Flat A (1) Aberdeen House

1 De La Beche Street

SA1 1HD

Swansea

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Property Type

Flat

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2012 onwards

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Floor Area

125.0

7.0 total rooms

7.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

65 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

3.4 tonnes/year

27 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

162 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

15 Jan 2024

rental

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About Swansea

Swansea is situated in Swansea, Wales. Properties in Swansea have an average EPC rating of D (score 67/100). Heating costs are £467 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The SA1 postcode district contains over 21900 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Room heaters, electric

£1190.0/yr

Save £538/yr

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Hot Water

£708.0/yr

Save £360/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£159.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Sandstone or limestone, with internal insulation

Very Good
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated

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Heating System

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Broadband & Connectivity

📶Fast Broadband

Average download speed: 69 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:69 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:18 Mbps
Maximum:100 Mbps

Available Providers

BTVirgin MediaSkyTalkTalkEE

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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