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APARTMENT 6

154 - 155, ST HELENS ROAD, SWANSEA, SWANSEA SA1 4DJ

1 beds 1 baths 44 m² Listed 30 Mar 2026 (-125d)

£59,000

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# 1 bedroom flat for sale (SA1 4DJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | APARTMENT 6, 154 - 155, ST HELENS ROAD, SWANSEA, SWANSEA SA1 4DJ |
| Price | £59,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £62,000 May 2011 |

## Description

****FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION****

Guide Price: £59,000

For sale online from 13/05/2026 12:00.

AUCTION REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.

ALL BIDDERS PAY A HOLDING FEE IN ORDER TO BID IN THE ONLINE AUCTION.THE WINNING BIDDER WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE DEPOSIT WHICH IS 10% OF THE FINAL BID AND THEIR HOLDING FEE IS RETAINED BY THE AUCTIONEERS.

IF SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION NO HOLDING FEE APPLIES BUT A BUYERS' PREMIUM IS REQUIRED TO EXCHANGE.

COMPLETION WILL BE 28 DAYS AFTER EXCHANGE.

(UNLESS STATED DIFFERENT ON THE CONTRACT)

***PRE-AUCTION OFFERS WELCOME***

We have for sale by Online Auction, an already tenanted high yielding city-centre investment opportunity.

This tenanted studio flat with separate study which is currently used as a bedroom, cannot be rated as a bedroom under current legislation but can be used as such. Property comes with open plan kitchen, lounge and shower room.

Externally there is are parking spaces to front and rear.

The property is very well presented and currently let at £795 pcm.

Tenure: Leasehold TBC (SEE LEGAL PACK)

Council Tax: C

EPC: B

INTERNALLY

Reception room:5.82m x 3.47m  two uPVC double glazed windows to front.

Shower room: 1.89m x 1.95m (max)  1.89m x 1.08m (min)

Study: 3.65m x 2.23m

EXTERNALLY

Off Road parking spaces to front and rear

PLEASE NOTE

It is the responsibility of all purchasers to conduct their own investigation into all aspects of the property and seek legal advice. The Legal Pack will be available on our website prior to bidding commencing. Please note legal packs can be downloaded through The Property Auction House website.

PAYMENTS

To bid online you will be required to pay a holding fee this will only be withdrawn from your account should you be the successful

bidder. To exchange you will be required to pay a 10% deposit and sign the contract within 24 hours and complete the transaction

paying the balance of funds within 28 days, (this timescale may vary always read the contract in the Legal Pack for confirmation).We

always strongly recommend ensuring your finances are in place prior to the auction, due to the timescales involved.

A buyer's premium fee is only payable should a property be sold pre auction, this fee is 2% subject to a minimum fee of £4,000 +VAT

## Property Photos

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/173863994/1104974) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 154 - 155 APARTMENT 6 ST HELENS ROAD, SWANSEA, SA1 4DJ | £62,000 | 17/05/2011 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 80 BRUNSWICK COURT, SWANSEA, SA1 4HX | £97,500 | 18/12/2025 | Flat |
| 154 - 155 APARTMENT 24 ST HELENS ROAD, SWANSEA, SA1 4DJ | £102,000 | 16/08/2024 | Flat |
| 60 BRUNSWICK COURT, SWANSEA, SA1 4HX | £84,000 | 27/11/2023 | Flat |
| 154 - 155 APARTMENT 9 ST HELENS ROAD, SWANSEA, SA1 4DJ | £89,995 | 29/09/2023 | Flat |
| 62 BRUNSWICK COURT, SWANSEA, SA1 4HX | £115,000 | 03/04/2023 | Flat |
| 72 BRUNSWICK COURT, SWANSEA, SA1 4HX | £90,000 | 21/10/2022 | Flat |
| 96 BRUNSWICK COURT, SWANSEA, SA1 4JY | £93,000 | 14/10/2022 | Flat |
| 68 BRUNSWICK COURT, SWANSEA, SA1 4HX | £92,000 | 31/08/2022 | Flat |
| 57 BRUNSWICK COURT, SWANSEA, SA1 4HX | £93,000 | 08/08/2022 | Flat |
| 91 BRUNSWICK COURT, SWANSEA, SA1 4JY | £65,000 | 25/04/2022 | Flat |
| 154 - 155 APARTMENT 17 ST HELENS ROAD, SWANSEA, SA1 4DJ | £100,000 | 03/12/2021 | Flat |
| 53 BRUNSWICK COURT, SWANSEA, SA1 4HX | £67,000 | 15/10/2021 | Flat |
| 68 BRUNSWICK COURT, SWANSEA, SA1 4HX | £70,000 | 27/09/2021 | Flat |
| 60 BRUNSWICK COURT, SWANSEA, SA1 4HX | £93,000 | 02/09/2021 | Flat |

**Area average:** £89,393 (14 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £153,758 (37 Flat, SA1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -61.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £759/mo
- **Realistic:** £843/mo
- **Optimistic:** £927/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Semi-Detached House, Clews Mews, SA1 | £1,234/mo | 1 | 0.23 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,234/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 2.09% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £154,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £123,400

*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 £1,234/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 25.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £853/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 59.8%

*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:** 7.5%
- **10y growth:** 20.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Swansea; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -3.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 11.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 35.8%

## 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)

Listing type

Auction

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Property details

Listing category

Auction

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (106 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

44 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£62,000 May 2011

Local average

£153,758 (-61.6%)

Street crime

763 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Auction registration is now open. The auction will commence midday May 13th 2026 and conclude midday May 14th 2026.
Tenanted high yielding city-centre investment opportunity.
Located in Swansea city centre.

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

**FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION

Guide Price: £59,000

For sale online from 13/05/2026 12:00.

AUCTION REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.
ALL BIDDERS PAY A HOLDING FEE IN ORDER TO BID IN THE ONLINE AUCTION.THE WINNING BIDDER WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE DEPOSIT WHICH IS 10% OF THE FINAL BID AND THEIR HOLDING FEE IS RETAINED BY THE AUCTIONEERS.
IF SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION NO HOLDING FEE APPLIES BUT A BUYERS' PREMIUM IS REQUIRED TO EXCHANGE.
COMPLETION WILL BE 28 DAYS AFTER EXCHANGE.
(UNLESS STATED DIFFERENT ON THE CONTRACT)
*PRE-AUCTION OFFERS WELCOME***

We have for sale by Online Auction, an already tenanted high yielding city-centre investment opportunity.
This tenanted studio flat with separate study which is currently used as a bedroom, cannot be rated as a bedroom under current legislation but can be used as such. Property comes with open plan kitchen, lounge and shower room.
Externally there is are parking spaces to front and rear.
The property is very well presented and currently let at £795 pcm.

Tenure: Leasehold TBC (SEE LEGAL PACK)
Council Tax: C
EPC: B

INTERNALLY
Reception room:5.82m x 3.47m two uPVC double glazed windows to front.
Shower room: 1.89m x 1.95m (max) 1.89m x 1.08m (min)
Study: 3.65m x 2.23m

EXTERNALLY
Off Road parking spaces to front and rear

PLEASE NOTE
It is the responsibility of all purchasers to conduct their own investigation into all aspects of the property and seek legal advice. The Legal Pack will be available on our website prior to bidding commencing. Please note legal packs can be downloaded through The Property Auction House website.

PAYMENTS
To bid online you will be required to pay a holding fee this will only be withdrawn from your account should you be the successful
bidder. To exchange you will be required to pay a 10% deposit and sign the contract within 24 hours and complete the transaction
paying the balance of funds within 28 days, (this timescale may vary always read the contract in the Legal Pack for confirmation).We
always strongly recommend ensuring your finances are in place prior to the auction, due to the timescales involved.
A buyer's premium fee is only payable should a property be sold pre auction, this fee is 2% subject to a minimum fee of £4,000 +VAT

Listed by

Swansea

The Property Auction House Ltd

Reference: 173863994

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	17/05/2011 (15 years ago)	£62,000	—

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
80 BRUNSWICK COURT, SWANSEA, SA1 4HX	£97,500	18/12/2025	Flat
154 - 155 APARTMENT 24 ST HELENS ROAD, SWANSEA, SA1 4DJ	£102,000	16/08/2024	Flat
60 BRUNSWICK COURT, SWANSEA, SA1 4HX	£84,000	27/11/2023	Flat
154 - 155 APARTMENT 9 ST HELENS ROAD, SWANSEA, SA1 4DJ	£89,995	29/09/2023	Flat
62 BRUNSWICK COURT, SWANSEA, SA1 4HX	£115,000	03/04/2023	Flat
72 BRUNSWICK COURT, SWANSEA, SA1 4HX	£90,000	21/10/2022	Flat
96 BRUNSWICK COURT, SWANSEA, SA1 4JY	£93,000	14/10/2022	Flat
68 BRUNSWICK COURT, SWANSEA, SA1 4HX	£92,000	31/08/2022	Flat
57 BRUNSWICK COURT, SWANSEA, SA1 4HX	£93,000	08/08/2022	Flat
91 BRUNSWICK COURT, SWANSEA, SA1 4JY	£65,000	25/04/2022	Flat
154 - 155 APARTMENT 17 ST HELENS ROAD, SWANSEA, SA1 4DJ	£100,000	03/12/2021	Flat
53 BRUNSWICK COURT, SWANSEA, SA1 4HX	£67,000	15/10/2021	Flat
68 BRUNSWICK COURT, SWANSEA, SA1 4HX	£70,000	27/09/2021	Flat
60 BRUNSWICK COURT, SWANSEA, SA1 4HX	£93,000	02/09/2021	Flat

Area average: £89,393 (14 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 7.5%

10y growth 20.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Swansea. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -3.5%

5y (index) 11.6%

10y (index) 35.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Swansea. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £759/mo

Realistic £843/mo

Optimistic £927/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Swansea.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SA1 4DJ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Capel Henrietta	0.0 miles
Shop	prontaprint	0.0 miles
Shop	Tesco Express	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Argyle Street	0.1 miles
Train station	Swansea	0.8 miles
University	Swansea University	1.0 miles
Train station	Gowerton	4.1 miles
Hospital	Gower Physiotherapy Clinic	4.8 miles
Hospital	Prince Philip Hospital	9.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	239
Shoplifting	138
Public order	94
Anti-social behaviour	80
Criminal damage and arson	44
Vehicle crime	41
Other theft	39
Drugs	38
Bicycle theft	11
Burglary	9
Possession of weapons	9
Robbery	9
Other crime	8
Theft from the person	4
Total incidents	763

Within 1 mile during May 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
St Helen's Primary School	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
Ffynone House School Trust	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
Terrace Road Primary School	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
Sea View Community Primary School	Other	0.5 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
1 Bed Semi-Detached House, Clews Mews, SA1	£1,234/mo	1	0.23 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,234/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 2.09%

Max investor price (0.8%) £154,250

Target investor price (1%) £123,400

Gross yield 25.1%

Cost-to-rent ratio 4×

Monthly cashflow £853/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 59.8%

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).