42 Princess Street, Gorseinon, Swansea, SA4 4US is a freehold detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 2,809 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £454,879 , which equates to approximately £162 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Sep 2010 for £285,000. Since then, the value has increased by £169,879, representing a 59.6% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £454,879 is:

  • 60.7% higher than the average property price on Princess Street
  • 56.2% higher than the average in the SA4 4US postcode area
  • and 86.7% higher 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 March 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
2809 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£454,879
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£162
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Princess Street, Gorseinon, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA4 4US has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Mar 2015.

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 20 Jul 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 27.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SA4 4US

2 nd / 17
Price Rank
56% higher than average
1 st / 12
Size Rank
104% bigger than average
11 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SA4 4US , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 12 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 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£454,879
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+60 %
24 Sep 2010
£285,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 1172 sq ft
sale price: £162,000
sale date: 9 Nov 2011
rooms: 6
size: 1410 sq ft
sale price: £199,000
sale date: 13 Aug 2015
rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2020
rooms: 7
size: 1399 sq ft
sale price: £50,000
sale date: 12 May 1995
rooms: 6
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £128,000
sale date: 30 Oct 2016

Data Sources

The property at 42 Princess Street, Gorseinon, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA4 4US appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 Sep 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Mar 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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