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FLAT 212

MARINERS COURT, LAMBERTS ROAD, SWANSEA, SWANSEA SA1 8QW

2 beds 1 baths 635 sq ft Listed 17 Apr 2018 (-2969d)

£45,000

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# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (SA1 8QW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 212, MARINERS COURT, LAMBERTS ROAD, SWANSEA, SWANSEA SA1 8QW |
| Price | £45,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 2007-2011 |
| Floor area | 59 m² |
| Last sold | £44,000 Mar 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £135/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0058-2829-6822-2120-0655)

## Description

The Property

Two bedroom, second floor apartment with balcony, open plan kitchen/lounge, central heating, video intercom & security, underground parking. 55 years + complex. This is a 28% share, however options are available to purchase up to 100% ownership. No onward chain. Internal viewing is highly recommended.

Communal Entrance

Secure intercom entrance with lifts and stairs to all floors and underground parking.

Entrance Hall

Wall mounted telephone entry phone. Radiator. Doors leading off to;

Storage Cupboard

3'04 x 6'03

Storage cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

Lounge

French doors leading to sit out balcony. TV point. Two radiators. Open plan to;

Kitchen

11'08 x 7'04

Kitchen fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units with work surface over incorporating sink with drainer unit and ceramic tile splash back. Built in eye level stainless steel electric oven. Four ring ceramic hob with stainless steel chimney hood over. Free standing fridge freezer and washing machine. Linoleum flooring.

Master Bedroom

10'02 x 13'03

uPVC double glazed window to front. Built in wardrobe with sliding doors. Radiator.

Bedroom Two

6'10 x 10'11

uPVC double glazed window to front. Built in wardrobe with sliding doors. Radiator.

Bathroom

5'11 x 7'06

Three piece bathroom suite comprising bathtub with chrome shower over, low level w/c and wash hand basin. Radiator. Extractor fan. Linoleum flooring.

Underground Parking

Secure underground parking along with visitors parking out front.

General Information

Tenure: Leasehold

Years Remaining: 125 Years from 1 April 2008

Service Charges: £121.81 pcm

Ground Rent: £301.20 p/a (or £25.10 pcm)

Asking price of £45,000 reflects a 28% share. Monthly rent of £268.49 is payable until 70% of share is reached. Options are available to purchase up to 100% ownership.

Council Tax: D

Minimum age restriction of 55 applies.

Location

Mariners Court benefits from convenient access to local amenities including restaurants and convenience stores as well as a health centre and dental practise.

Swansea Marina walks and easy access onto Fabian Way to the M4 Motorway as well as quick access into Swansea City Centre.

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/53941596/602440) - Front
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/53941596/602441) - Kitchen
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/53941596/602442) - Lounge
- ![Balcony](/listings/photos/53941596/602443) - Balcony
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/53941596/602444) - Master Bedroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/53941596/602445) - Bathroom
- ![Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/53941596/602446) - Entrance Hall

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/53941596/602447) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![epc](/listings/photos/53941596/602449) - epc

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| MARINERS COURT FLAT 212 LAMBERTS ROAD, SWANSEA, SA1 8QW | £44,000 | 08/03/2024 | Flat |
| MARINERS COURT FLAT 212 LAMBERTS ROAD, SWANSEA, SA1 8QW | £45,500 | 30/07/2021 | Flat |
| MARINERS COURT FLAT 212 LAMBERTS ROAD, SWANSEA, SA1 8QW | £45,000 | 01/08/2019 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] MARINERS COURT FLAT 11 LAMBERTS ROAD, SWANSEA, SA1 8QW | £105,000 | 02/09/2024 | Flat |
| [Same street] MARINERS COURT FLAT 116 LAMBERTS ROAD, SWANSEA, SA1 8QW | £107,000 | 10/01/2023 | Flat |
| 12 EMILY COURT, SWANSEA, SA1 8RA | £445,000 | 24/10/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] MARINERS COURT FLAT 308 LAMBERTS ROAD, SWANSEA, SA1 8QW | £180,000 | 21/07/2022 | Flat |
| MARINERS COURT FLAT 5A LAMBERTS ROAD, SWANSEA, SA1 8QS | £95,000 | 27/05/2022 | Flat |
| MARINERS COURT FLAT 2 LAMBERTS ROAD, SWANSEA, SA1 8QS | £120,000 | 18/03/2022 | Flat |
| 84 PORT TENNANT ROAD, PORT TENNANT, SWANSEA, SA1 8JG | £77,500 | 24/09/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £130,667 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £184,375 (4 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £153,727 (31 Flat, SA1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -70.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £752/mo
- **Realistic:** £835/mo
- **Optimistic:** £919/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Port Tennant Road, SA1 | £950/mo | 2 | 0.09 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Port Tennant, SA1 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.1 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Port Tennant, SA1 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.1 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Grenfell Park Road, SA1 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Fabian Way, SA1 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £950/mo (5 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 2% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £90,000

*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 £900/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 24%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 4.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £608/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 55.9%

*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:** £763/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 15.2%
- **10y growth:** 40%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** -3.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 10.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 35.6%

## 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

LEASEHOLD (115 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

59 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 2007-2011

Last sold

£44,000 Mar 2024

Price per m²

£763/m²

Local average

£153,727 (-70.7%)

Street crime

411 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Well Presented Apartment
Two Bedrooms Both With Fitted Wardrobes
Age Restriction Over 55
Sit Out Balcony
Double Glazed/ Central Heating
Modern Fitted Open Plan Kitchen
Allocated Secure Underground Parking

Additional details

Heating: Gas central
Parking: Yes, Allocated

Description

The Property
Two bedroom, second floor apartment with balcony, open plan kitchen/lounge, central heating, video intercom & security, underground parking. 55 years + complex. This is a 28% share, however options are available to purchase up to 100% ownership. No onward chain. Internal viewing is highly recommended.

Communal Entrance
Secure intercom entrance with lifts and stairs to all floors and underground parking.

Entrance Hall
Wall mounted telephone entry phone. Radiator. Doors leading off to;

Storage Cupboard
3'04 x 6'03

Storage cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

Lounge
French doors leading to sit out balcony. TV point. Two radiators. Open plan to;

Kitchen
11'08 x 7'04

Kitchen fitted with a range of wall, base and drawer units with work surface over incorporating sink with drainer unit and ceramic tile splash back. Built in eye level stainless steel electric oven. Four ring ceramic hob with stainless steel chimney hood over. Free standing fridge freezer and washing machine. Linoleum flooring.

Master Bedroom
10'02 x 13'03

uPVC double glazed window to front. Built in wardrobe with sliding doors. Radiator.

Bedroom Two
6'10 x 10'11

uPVC double glazed window to front. Built in wardrobe with sliding doors. Radiator.

Bathroom
5'11 x 7'06

Three piece bathroom suite comprising bathtub with chrome shower over, low level w/c and wash hand basin. Radiator. Extractor fan. Linoleum flooring.

Underground Parking
Secure underground parking along with visitors parking out front.

General Information
Tenure: Leasehold

Years Remaining: 125 Years from 1 April 2008

Service Charges: £121.81 pcm

Ground Rent: £301.20 p/a (or £25.10 pcm)

Asking price of £45,000 reflects a 28% share. Monthly rent of £268.49 is payable until 70% of share is reached. Options are available to purchase up to 100% ownership.

Council Tax: D

Minimum age restriction of 55 applies.

Location
Mariners Court benefits from convenient access to local amenities including restaurants and convenience stores as well as a health centre and dental practise.

Swansea Marina walks and easy access onto Fabian Way to the M4 Motorway as well as quick access into Swansea City Centre.

Listed by

covering Wales

Purplebricks

Reference: 53941596

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 21/02/2020

Current heating cost: £135/year

Potential heating cost: £135/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

epc

Price history

-2% since 2019

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	08/03/2024 (2 years ago)	£44,000	-3.3%
Sold	30/07/2021 (4 years ago)	£45,500	+1.1%
Sold	01/08/2019 (6 years ago)	£45,000	—

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 MARINERS COURT FLAT 11 LAMBERTS ROAD, SWANSEA, SA1 8QW	£105,000	02/09/2024	Flat
Same street MARINERS COURT FLAT 116 LAMBERTS ROAD, SWANSEA, SA1 8QW	£107,000	10/01/2023	Flat
12 EMILY COURT, SWANSEA, SA1 8RA	£445,000	24/10/2022	Flat
Same street MARINERS COURT FLAT 308 LAMBERTS ROAD, SWANSEA, SA1 8QW	£180,000	21/07/2022	Flat
MARINERS COURT FLAT 5A LAMBERTS ROAD, SWANSEA, SA1 8QS	£95,000	27/05/2022	Flat
MARINERS COURT FLAT 2 LAMBERTS ROAD, SWANSEA, SA1 8QS	£120,000	18/03/2022	Flat
84 PORT TENNANT ROAD, PORT TENNANT, SWANSEA, SA1 8JG	£77,500	24/09/2021	Flat

Street average: £130,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £184,375 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 15.2%

10y growth 40%

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

1y (index) -3.6%

5y (index) 10.9%

10y (index) 35.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £752/mo

Realistic £835/mo

Optimistic £919/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Swansea.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SA1 8QW

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Fabian Way Old Police Station	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Swansea East Dock SW	0.1 miles
Shop	Floyds Hairdressing	0.1 miles
Shop	Tesco Express	0.2 miles
University	Swansea University	0.7 miles
Train station	Swansea	0.8 miles
Train station	Llansamlet	3.2 miles
Hospital	Gower Physiotherapy Clinic	5.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	107
Shoplifting	91
Anti-social behaviour	55
Public order	31
Drugs	30
Criminal damage and arson	27
Vehicle crime	20
Other theft	19
Burglary	9
Bicycle theft	7
Possession of weapons	6
Other crime	4
Theft from the person	3
Robbery	2
Total incidents	411

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Margaret Street Nursery	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
St Thomas Community Primary School	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
Danygraig Primary School	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
St Thoma's Primary School	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
Ysgol Crug Glas	Other	0.9 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
2 Bed Flat, Port Tennant Road, SA1	£950/mo	2	0.09 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Port Tennant, SA1	£900/mo	2	0.1 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Port Tennant, SA1	£900/mo	2	0.1 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Grenfell Park Road, SA1	£900/mo	2	0.21 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Fabian Way, SA1	£1,100/mo	2	0.66 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £950/mo (5 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 2%

Max investor price (0.8%) £112,500

Target investor price (1%) £90,000

Gross yield 24%

Cost-to-rent ratio 4.2×

Monthly cashflow £608/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 55.9%

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).

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