53 Southlands Drive, West Cross, Swansea, SA3 5RJ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,249 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 £352,967 , which equates to approximately £283 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Jan 2017 for £225,000. Since then, the value has increased by £127,967, representing a 56.9% increase, or approximately 6.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £352,967 is:

  • 20.4% lower than the average property price on Southlands Drive
  • 22.8% lower than the average in the SA3 5RJ postcode area
  • and 44.9% 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 21 February 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1249 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£352,967
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£283
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Southlands Drive, West Cross, Swansea, SA3 5RJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Feb 2017.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 Oct 2016, when the property was rated E. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 21.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to no system present: electric immersion assumed, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 12 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial multiple glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
No system present: electric immersion assumed
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 12 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SA3 5RJ

17 th / 17
Price Rank
23% lower than average
5 th / 8
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
8 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SA3 5RJ , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 8 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 5th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£352,967
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+57 %
25 Jan 2017
£225,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 30 Mar 2007
rooms: 6
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £390,000
sale date: 4 Jun 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1177 sq ft
sale price: £192,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2012

Data Sources

The property at 53 Southlands Drive, West Cross, Swansea, SA3 5RJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 Jan 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Feb 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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