Detached 2 sales on record

44 SWANSEA ROAD

PONTARDAWE, SWANSEA, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA8 4AL

£58,500

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Shop Tesco 0.3 miles
Bus stop Jubilee 0.5 miles
Train station Skewen 3.7 miles
Hospital Amman Valley Hospital 7.1 miles
University Swansea University 7.7 miles

Property details

Tenure

Freehold

Property type

Detached

EPC rating

F

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£58,500 Mar 2002

Local average

£260,955 (11 sales)

Street crime

55 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: F

Potential rating: D

Inspection date: 25/09/2008

Expiry date: 24/09/2018 (expired)

Current heating cost: £1,051/year

Potential heating cost: £685/year

Recommendations

  • Replacement of traditional light bulbs with energy saving recommended ones will reduce lighting costs over the lifetime of the bulb, and they last up to 12 times longer than ordinary light bulbs. Also consider selecting low energy light fittings when redecorating; contact the Lighting Association for your nearest stockist of Domestic Energy Efficient Lighting Scheme fittings.
  • A room thermostat will increase the efficiency of the heating system by enabling the boiler to switch off when no heat is required; this will reduce the amount of energy used and lower fuel bills. Thermostatic radiator valves should also be installed, to allow the temperature of each room to be controlled to suit individual needs, adding to comfort and reducing heating bills provided internal doors are kept closed. For example, they can be set to be warmer in the living room and bathroom than in the bedrooms. Ask a competent heating engineer to install thermostatic radiator valves and a fully pumped system with the pump and the boiler turned off by the room thermostat. Thermostatic Radiator valves should be fitted to every radiator except for the radiator in the same room as the room thermostat. Remember the room thermostat is needed as well as the thermostatic radiator valves, to enable the boiler to switch off when no heat is required.
  • A condensing boiler is capable of much higher efficiencies than other types of boiler, meaning it will burn less fuel to heat this property. This improvement is most appropriate when the existing central heating boiler needs repair or replacement, but there may be exceptional circumstances making this impractical. Condensing boilers need a drain for the condensate which limits their location; remember this when considering remodelling the room containing the existing boiler even if the latter is to be retained for the time being (for example a kitchen makeover). Building regulations apply to this work, so your local authority building control department should be informed, unless the installer in registered with a competent persons scheme?, and can therefore self-certify the work for Building Regulation compliance. Ask a qualified heating engineer to explain the options.
  • A solar water heating panel, usually fixed to the roof, uses the sun to pre-heat the hot water supply. This will significantly reduce the demand on the heating system to provide hot water and hence save fuel and money. The Solar Trade Association has up-to-date information on local installers and any grant that may be available.
  • Solid wall insulation involves adding a layer of insulation to either the inside or the outside surface of the external walls, which reduces heat loss and lowers fuel bills. As it is more expensive than cavity wall insulation it is only recommended for walls without a cavity, or where for technical reasons a cavity cannot be filled. Internal insulation, known as dry-lining, is where a layer of insulation is fixed to the inside surface of external walls; this type of insulation is best applied when rooms require redecorating and can be installed by a competent DIY enthusiast. External solid wall insulation is the application of an insulant and a weather-protective finish to the outside of the wall. This may improve the look of the home, particularly where existing brickwork or rendering is poor, and will provide long-lasting weather protection. Further information can be obtained from the National Insulation Association (www.nationalinsulationassociation.org.uk). It should be noted that planning permission might be required.
  • A solar PV system is one which converts light directly into electricity via panels placed on the roof with no waste and no emissions. This electricity is used throughout the home in the same way as the electricity purchased from an energy supplier. The British Photovoltaic Association has up-to-date information on local installers who are qualified electricians and on any grant that may be available. Planning restrictions may apply in certain neighbourhoods and you should check this with the local authority. Building Regulations apply to this work, so your local authority building control department should be informed, unless the installer is appropriately qualified and registered as such with a competent persons scheme?, and can therefore self-certify the work for Building Regulation compliance.

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Price history

Event Date Price Type % change Today’s value (HPI) Action
Sold 21/03/2002 £58,500 Detached +50% £221,553 to July 2026 View transaction
Sold 12/06/1998 £39,000 Detached — £172,116 to July 2026 View transaction

Historic listings

No historic listing events could be matched to the sales on record for this address. We only show events where a listing page could be linked to a Land Registry sale here.

Sold comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Address Price Date Type
55 SWANSEA ROAD, PONTARDAWE, SWANSEA, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA8 4AL £332,500 24/07/2026 Detached
29 WESTERN ROAD, PONTARDAWE, SWANSEA, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA8 4AJ £335,000 27/06/2023 Detached
45 WESTERN ROAD, PONTARDAWE, SWANSEA, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA8 4AJ £295,000 16/03/2023 Detached
48 SWANSEA ROAD, PONTARDAWE, SWANSEA, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA8 4AL £250,000 07/03/2022 Detached

Area average: £303,125 (4 sales)

For sale comparables

No active for-sale comparables found within 1 mile for the same property type.

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 37%
10y growth 35.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Neath Port Talbot. Series: Detached. As of July 2026.

1y (index) 2.1%
5y (index) 28.8%
10y (index) 68.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Neath Port Talbot. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £621/mo
Realistic £690/mo
Optimistic £759/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Neath Port Talbot.

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
Studio Flat, Pontardawe, SA8 £500/mo 1 0.42 miles OpenRent
Studio Flat, Pontardawe, SA8 £550/mo 1 0.42 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Pontardawe, SA8 £725/mo 1 0.42 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Waun Gron, SA8 £795/mo 2 0.88 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Detached House, Grove Road, SA8 £1,300/mo 3 0.92 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £774/mo (5 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.24%
Max investor price (0.8%) £90,625
Target investor price (1%) £72,500
Gross yield 14.9%
Cost-to-rent ratio 6.7×
Monthly cashflow £397/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 28.1%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Not in Flood Risk Area (no data)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

INSPIRE registered land data is not available for this location yet.

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 22
Anti-social behaviour 12
Public order 10
Other theft 4
Criminal damage and arson 3
Drugs 2
Shoplifting 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 55

Within 1 mile during Aug 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Cwmtawe Community School Other 0.3 miles — (No rating)
YGGD Trebannws Other 0.3 miles — (No rating)
Alltwen Primary School Other 0.7 miles — (No rating)
YGG Pontardawe Other 0.9 miles — (No rating)
Llangiwg Primary School Other 1.2 miles — (No rating)

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