1237 Carmarthen Road, Fforestfach, Swansea, SA5 4BN is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,227 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 £196,166 , which equates to approximately £160 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Jul 2019 for £135,000. Since then, the value has increased by £61,166, representing a 45.3% increase, or approximately 7.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £196,166 is:

  • 16.9% higher than the average property price on Carmarthen Road
  • 5.2% higher than the average in the SA5 4BN postcode area
  • and 19.5% 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 16 February 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1227 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£196,166
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£160
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1237 Carmarthen Road, Fforestfach, Swansea, SA5 4BN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Feb 2016.

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 17 Mar 2015, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 10.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 12 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • 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 73% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SA5 4BN

8 th / 28
Price Rank
5% higher than average
4 th / 19
Size Rank
18% bigger than average
12 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SA5 4BN , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 19 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£196,166
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+45 %
2 Jul 2019
£135,000
Leasehold
-2.7 %
31 Jul 2015
£138,750
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1292 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 1 May 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £122,600
sale date: 31 Oct 2006
rooms: 6
size: 1410 sq ft
sale price: £52,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2000
rooms: 6
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 7 Nov 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1302 sq ft
sale price: £110,275
sale date: 12 May 2023

Data Sources

The property at 1237 Carmarthen Road, Fforestfach, Swansea, SA5 4BN appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Jul 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Feb 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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