# 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 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 91 m² | | Last sold | £165,000 Aug 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 25/03/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £1,001/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,900 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - G (£350 - £450) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4534-8227-0300-0126-4226) ## 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 ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744208) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744209) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744210) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744211) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744212) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744213) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744214) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744215) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744216) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744217) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744218) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744219) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744220) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744221) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744222) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744223) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744224) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744225) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744226) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744227) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744228) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744229) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744230) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744231) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744232) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744233) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/160091237/744234) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/160091237/744235) - All ## 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:** £177,601 (52 Semi-detached, SA12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -7.1% ## 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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £1,813/m² ## 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)