500 Carmarthen Road, Cwmdu, Swansea, SA5 8LA is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,442 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £164,982 , which equates to approximately £114 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Jan 2022 for £142,000. Since then, the value has increased by £22,982, representing a 16.2% increase, or approximately 4.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £164,982 is:

  • 1.7% lower than the average property price on Carmarthen Road
  • 17.7% lower than the average in the SA5 8LA postcode area
  • and 32.3% 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 15 September 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1442 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£164,982
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£114
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

500 Carmarthen Road, Cwmdu, Swansea, SA5 8LA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Sep 2021.

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 16 Jun 2009, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 83.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed) to granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 35% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all 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, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Granite or whinstone, 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 8LA

9 th / 20
Price Rank
18% lower than average
1 st / 16
Size Rank
99% bigger than average
14 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
59% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SA5 8LA , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 16 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 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£164,982
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
28 Jan 2022
£142,000
Leasehold
+77.5 %
3 Dec 2012
£80,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £123,500
sale date: 21 Jun 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1442 sq ft
sale price: £91,000
sale date: 8 Jul 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1324 sq ft
sale price: £112,500
sale date: 31 May 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1378 sq ft
sale price: £172,500
sale date: 21 Jul 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1518 sq ft
sale price: £119,500
sale date: 22 Jan 2021

Data Sources

The property at 500 Carmarthen Road, Cwmdu, Swansea, SA5 8LA appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Jan 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Sep 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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