Sold STC Semi-detached

19 STRAUSS ROAD

PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT SA12 7TN

3 beds 1 baths 91 m² Listed 1 Apr 2025 (-452d)

£165,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (SA12 7TN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 19 STRAUSS ROAD, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT SA12 7TN |
| Price | £165,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £165,000 Aug 2025 |

## Description

** **NO CHAIN**   **

This charming 3-bedroom semi-detached family home offers loads of potential. Nestled in a community neighbourhood, this property sits on a large plot, boasting a spacious wrap-around garden, a detached garage, and convenient off-road parking.

Ideal for first-time buyers or growing families, this home presents a blank canvas awaiting your personal touch. As you enter the home you are greeted by a light and spacious hallway. On you left you have the first reception room, further along the hallway you have the family living room. Also on the ground floor you will find a well-equipped kitchen.

As you ascend the wrap around stairs on to the spacious landing which is flooded by natural light, you’ll be lead to the first of the 3 bedrooms which is a good sized double room with dual aspect windows, bedroom 2, another spacious double bedroom offering ample room. Bedroom 3 is a large single room that has the flexibility to be used as a bedroom or a study.

Location is key, and this home has it all. Situated just a 2-minute stroll from Aberavon Beach, you'll enjoy seaside tranquillity whenever you desire. With close proximity to local amenities and schools, this property offers the perfect balance of convenience

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## Floorplans

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #17184121
- **Address:** 19 Strauss Road, PORT TALBOT, SA12 7TN
- **Certificate Issued:** 01/03/2026
- **Work Completed:** 16/02/2026
- **Items:** 10 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 19 STRAUSS ROAD, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7TN | £165,000 | 27/08/2025 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 26 STRAUSS ROAD, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7TN | £160,000 | 07/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 16 MOZART DRIVE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7TY | £156,000 | 13/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 12 STRAUSS ROAD, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7TN | £191,000 | 24/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 55 SILVER AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7RY | £158,000 | 04/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 2B STRAUSS ROAD, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7TL | £126,000 | 31/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 43 AUBURN AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7RB | £142,000 | 31/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 60 SILVER AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7RY | £170,000 | 17/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 55 SILVER AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7RY | £135,000 | 21/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 3 VERDI ROAD, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7TW | £157,000 | 20/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 6 CITRINE AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7SE | £210,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 72 SCARLET AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7PW | £185,000 | 21/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 72 SCARLET AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7PW | £170,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 ELGAR AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7TH | £149,000 | 26/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 SILVER AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7RU | £145,000 | 25/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 AUBURN AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7RD | £152,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 66 SILVER AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7RY | £158,500 | 23/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 18 WAGNER ROAD, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7TT | £105,000 | 14/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 38 GOLDEN AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7RS | £125,000 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 39 AUBURN AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7RD | £183,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 MOZART DRIVE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7TY | £135,000 | 18/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 CRIMSON AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7RE | £130,000 | 13/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 STRAUSS ROAD, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7TL | £137,000 | 05/04/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £175,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £151,425 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £177,177 (51 Semi-detached, SA12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -6.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Neath Port Talbot). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £613/mo
- **Realistic:** £681/mo
- **Optimistic:** £749/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Sunny Road, SA12 | £850/mo | 3 | 1.27 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £850/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.52% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £85,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £850/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 16.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £90/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.3%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 21.4%
- **10y growth:** 74.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Neath Port Talbot; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 34.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 74.8%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

91 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£165,000 Aug 2025

Local average

£177,177 (-6.9%)

Street crime

123 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

3 Bedroom Semi Detached
Wrap Around Garden
Close To The Beach
Close To Local Schools

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

NO CHAIN
This charming 3-bedroom semi-detached family home offers loads of potential. Nestled in a community neighbourhood, this property sits on a large plot, boasting a spacious wrap-around garden, a detached garage, and convenient off-road parking.
Ideal for first-time buyers or growing families, this home presents a blank canvas awaiting your personal touch. As you enter the home you are greeted by a light and spacious hallway. On you left you have the first reception room, further along the hallway you have the family living room. Also on the ground floor you will find a well-equipped kitchen.
As you ascend the wrap around stairs on to the spacious landing which is flooded by natural light, you’ll be lead to the first of the 3 bedrooms which is a good sized double room with dual aspect windows, bedroom 2, another spacious double bedroom offering ample room. Bedroom 3 is a large single room that has the flexibility to be used as a bedroom or a study.
Location is key, and this home has it all. Situated just a 2-minute stroll from Aberavon Beach, you'll enjoy seaside tranquillity whenever you desire. With close proximity to local amenities and schools, this property offers the perfect balance of convenience

Listed by

Covering South Wales

Urban Suburban

Reference: 160091237

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

All

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #17184121 Recent

Property Details

Street: 19 Strauss Road

Town: PORT TALBOT

Postcode: SA12 7TN

Installation Details

Items: 10 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 01/03/2026

Work Completed: 16/02/2026

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	27/08/2025 (10 months ago)	£165,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

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

Address	Price	Date	Type
Same street 26 STRAUSS ROAD, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7TN	£160,000	07/07/2025	Semi-detached
16 MOZART DRIVE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7TY	£156,000	13/06/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 12 STRAUSS ROAD, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7TN	£191,000	24/11/2023	Semi-detached
55 SILVER AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7RY	£158,000	04/09/2023	Semi-detached
2B STRAUSS ROAD, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7TL	£126,000	31/07/2023	Semi-detached
43 AUBURN AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7RB	£142,000	31/07/2023	Semi-detached
60 SILVER AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7RY	£170,000	17/03/2023	Semi-detached
55 SILVER AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7RY	£135,000	21/02/2023	Semi-detached
3 VERDI ROAD, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7TW	£157,000	20/02/2023	Semi-detached
6 CITRINE AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7SE	£210,000	16/12/2022	Semi-detached
72 SCARLET AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7PW	£185,000	21/11/2022	Semi-detached
72 SCARLET AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7PW	£170,000	28/10/2022	Semi-detached
26 ELGAR AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7TH	£149,000	26/10/2022	Semi-detached
17 SILVER AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7RU	£145,000	25/08/2022	Semi-detached
1 AUBURN AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7RD	£152,000	05/08/2022	Semi-detached
66 SILVER AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7RY	£158,500	23/06/2022	Semi-detached
18 WAGNER ROAD, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7TT	£105,000	14/06/2022	Semi-detached
38 GOLDEN AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7RS	£125,000	10/06/2022	Semi-detached
39 AUBURN AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7RD	£183,000	27/05/2022	Semi-detached
10 MOZART DRIVE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7TY	£135,000	18/05/2022	Semi-detached
16 CRIMSON AVENUE, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7RE	£130,000	13/04/2022	Semi-detached
1 STRAUSS ROAD, PORT TALBOT, NEATH PORT TALBOT, SA12 7TL	£137,000	05/04/2022	Semi-detached

Street average: £175,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £151,425 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 21.4%

10y growth 74.8%

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

1y (index) 3.2%

5y (index) 34.6%

10y (index) 74.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £613/mo

Realistic £681/mo

Optimistic £749/mo

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

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Premier	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Unknown	0.4 miles
Shop	kumar stores	0.4 miles
Bus stop	Fairways	0.4 miles
Train station	Baglan	1.1 miles
Train station	Port Talbot Parkway	2.2 miles
University	Swansea University	4.5 miles
Hospital	Gower Physiotherapy Clinic	9.4 miles
Hospital	Porthcawl Medical Centre	10.2 miles
University	Union School of Theology	11.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	43
Anti-social behaviour	26
Shoplifting	15
Public order	13
Criminal damage and arson	11
Other crime	4
Drugs	3
Other theft	3
Vehicle crime	3
Bicycle theft	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	123

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
YGG Rhos-Afan	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
St Therese's Catholic Primary School	Other	0.7 miles	— (No rating)
Tywyn Primary School	Other	1.3 miles	— (No rating)
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School	Other	1.4 miles	— (No rating)
Baglan Primary School	Other	1.4 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
3 Bed Terraced House, Sunny Road, SA12	£850/mo	3	1.27 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £850/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.52%

Max investor price (0.8%) £106,250

Target investor price (1%) £85,000

Gross yield 6.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 16.2×

Monthly cashflow £90/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 2.3%

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).