Sold STC Semi-detached

75 WEIG FACH LANE

SWANSEA, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA SA5 5AD

3 beds 2 baths 926 sq ft Listed 20 Feb 2020 (-2316d)

£155,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

86 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£151,200 Aug 2020

Price per m²

£1,802/m²

Local average

£196,969 (-21.3%)

Street crime

192 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Virtual viewing available.
  • Three Bedrooms
  • Driveway Parking
  • Ideal First Time Buy
  • Front & Rear Gardens
  • Close To Swansea Centre & Fforestfach

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

SUMMARY
Virtual viewing available.

We are pleased to present to the market this spacious 3 bedroom semi-detached family home located within a quiet cul-de-sac in Fforestfach. Its location provides excellent access to Swansea City Centre, Fforestfach Retail Parks and the M4 Motorway links.


DESCRIPTION
We are pleased to present to the market this spacious 3 bedroom semi-detached family home located within a quiet cul-de-sac in Fforestfach. Its location provides excellent access to Swansea City Centre, Fforestfach Retail Parks and the M4 Motorway links. The accommodation is set over two floors and briefly comprises; entrance hall, cloakroom, lounge and kitchen/diner. On the first floor are the three bedrooms and family bathroom. Externally the property offers driveway parking, front lawn and an enclosed garden mainly laid to lawn with areas of patio. In our opinion this would make an ideal first home! Early viewing is advised!

Entrance Hall 
Entrance door to front. Stairs to first floor. Wood flooring. Radiator. Doors to;

Cloakroom 
Fitted with a WC and a wall mounted wash hand basin. Vinyl flooring. Radiator. Double glazed window to front.

Lounge 11' Max x 15' 1" ( 3.35m Max x 4.60m )
Double glazed window to front. Wood flooring. Radiator.

Kitchen / Diner  9' 6" x 17' 3" ( 2.90m x 5.26m )
Fitted with matching wall and base units with work preparation space over. Integrated 'Neff' oven and 'Neff' 4 ring hob with integrated hood over. Stainless steel sink with drainer. Tiled splashback. Two double glazed windows and patio door to rear.

Landing  
Double glazed window to side. Loft hatch. Airing cupboard housing water tank. Carpeted. Doors to;

Bedroom One 13' 1" x 10' 6" Max in reccess ( 3.99m x 3.20m Max in reccess )
Double glazed window to front. Laminate flooring. Radiator. Storage cupboard.

Bedroom Two 10' Max wardrobe door x 10' ( 3.05m Max wardrobe door x 3.05m )
Double glazed window to rear. Radiator. Laminate flooring. Storage cupboard.

Bedroom Three 9' 7" Max x 8' 4" Max ( 2.92m Max x 2.54m Max )
Double glazed window to front. Laminate flooring. Radiator. Storage cupboard.

Bathroom  
Three piece suite comprising paneled bath with over bath shower, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC, Double glazed window to rear. Radiator.

External 
Lawn area to front with path to entrance door. There is also the benefit of a driveway to the side with access to the rear garden. The rear garden is enclosed and manly laid to lawn with a border of wood chipping's with plants and shrubs throughout. Benefits from a spacious patio seating area and two storage sheds one with power.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER PETER ALAN NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Swansea

Peter Alan - Connells

Reference: 89617988

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 01/10/2014

Expiry date: 30/09/2024 (expired)

Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,355

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£30)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Floorplan 2

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EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #6532845

Property Details

Street: 75 Weig Fach Lane

Town: Fforestfach

Postcode: SA5 5AD

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 11/05/2009

Work Completed: 17/04/2009

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #14764627 Recent

Property Details

Street: 75 Weig Fach Lane

Town: Fforestfach

Postcode: SA5 5AD

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 29/08/2021

Work Completed: 15/08/2021

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

388% since 1997

Event Date Price % change
Sold 07/08/2020 (5 years ago) £151,200 +122.4%
Sold 27/02/2015 (11 years ago) £68,000 +0.7%
Sold 16/01/2008 (18 years ago) £67,500 +117.7%
Sold 19/12/1997 (28 years ago) £31,000

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
3 BRYNSIRIOL ROAD, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 8HU £222,500 02/05/2025 Semi-detached
12 GRAMPIAN WAY, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 5BA £178,000 15/12/2023 Semi-detached
4 CHEVIOT CLOSE, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 5BE £170,000 27/11/2023 Semi-detached
942 CARMARTHEN ROAD, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 4AD £140,000 07/11/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 51 WEIG FACH LANE, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 5AD £220,000 03/11/2023 Semi-detached
958 CARMARTHEN ROAD, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 4AD £142,000 29/09/2023 Semi-detached
952 CARMARTHEN ROAD, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 4AD £100,000 25/08/2023 Semi-detached
25 RAVENHILL ROAD, RAVENHILL, SWANSEA, SA5 5AW £232,500 30/06/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 36 WEIG FACH LANE, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 5AD £224,000 27/04/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 42 WEIG FACH LANE, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 5AD £267,000 19/04/2023 Detached
956 CARMARTHEN ROAD, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 4AD £146,000 20/12/2022 Semi-detached
43 WEIG FACH LANE, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 5AY £200,000 19/12/2022 Semi-detached
10 BRYNSIRIOL ROAD, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 8HU £145,000 16/09/2022 Semi-detached
1 RAILWAY TERRACE, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 5BJ £70,000 08/07/2022 Semi-detached
89 CWMBACH ROAD, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 5BN £190,000 24/05/2022 Semi-detached
2 PENNINE CLOSE, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 5BB £195,250 13/05/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 57 WEIG FACH LANE, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 5AD £115,000 06/05/2022 Semi-detached
43 SNOWDON DRIVE, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 5BD £190,000 05/05/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 42 WEIG FACH LANE, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 5AD £167,500 28/03/2022 Detached
15 PENTLAND CLOSE, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 5BG £115,000 05/11/2021 Semi-detached
11 BRYNSIRIOL ROAD, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 8HU £96,500 24/09/2021 Semi-detached
9 MARTELL STREET, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 8HX £175,000 24/09/2021 Semi-detached
968 CARMARTHEN ROAD, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 4AD £120,000 16/09/2021 Semi-detached
5 PENTLAND CLOSE, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 5BG £154,950 20/08/2021 Semi-detached
37 WEIG FACH LANE, FFORESTFACH, SWANSEA, SA5 5AY £175,000 30/06/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £198,700 (5 sales)

Area average: £157,885 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 33%
10y growth 111.1%

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

1y (index) 2.4%
5y (index) 26.8%
10y (index) 57.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £754/mo
Realistic £838/mo
Optimistic £922/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Swansea.

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Fforestfach Cross (NW) 0.1 miles
Bus stop Fforest-fach Cross (SW) 0.2 miles
Shop Coach House Pianos 0.2 miles
Shop Pro Audio Visual 0.2 miles
Train station Swansea 2.1 miles
Train station Gowerton 2.4 miles
University Swansea University 2.9 miles
Hospital Gower Physiotherapy Clinic 5.1 miles
Hospital Prince Philip Hospital 7.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 68
Shoplifting 30
Anti-social behaviour 25
Public order 18
Criminal damage and arson 17
Other theft 9
Drugs 7
Other crime 5
Vehicle crime 5
Robbery 3
Burglary 2
Possession of weapons 2
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 192

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
Gendros Primary School Other 0.4 miles (No rating)
Maes Derw Other 0.4 miles (No rating)
Cadle Primary School Other 0.5 miles (No rating)
Dylan Thomas Community School Other 0.5 miles (No rating)
Gors Community Primary School Other 0.6 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 Semi-Detached House, Carmarthen Road, SA5 £1,100/mo 3 0.32 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Badminton Gardens, SA5 £1,100/mo 3 0.35 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Badminton Gardens, SA5 £1,150/mo 3 0.35 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Carmarthen Road, SA5 £925/mo 3 0.41 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Beaufort Court, SA5 £900/mo 3 0.55 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, St Cenydd Road, SA5 £895/mo 3 0.81 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Berwyn Place, SA5 £950/mo 3 0.82 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Glenside Road, SA5 £1,250/mo 3 0.88 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Graiglwyd Road, SA2 £1,100/mo 3 0.9 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Detached House, Llwyn Teg, SA5 £1,200/mo 3 0.97 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,057/mo (10 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.71%
Max investor price (0.8%) £137,500
Target investor price (1%) £110,000
Gross yield 8.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 11.7×
Monthly cashflow £355/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 9.5%
  • 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).