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185 Carmarthen Road, Swansea, SA1 1HE

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
92 m²
990 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 185 Carmarthen Road

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

185 Carmarthen Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Swansea (SA1 1HE). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Today's modelled estimate of £142,000 sits 110.4% above the 2015 sale of £67,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£68/sq ft) was about 18.2% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in April 2015.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2015from Feb 2015
EPC improved fromE51toD64
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Jun 2026from May 2015
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 185 Carmarthen Road, Swansea, SA1 1HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

185 Carmarthen Road has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

185 Carmarthen Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£142,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£67,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 April 2015Most recent

    £67,500

  2. 30 April 2015

    £67,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA1 1HE: £109,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Carmarthen Road homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 185 Carmarthen Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£734

Street avg £860

Below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 185 Carmarthen Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Swansea district page.
Full Swansea report

Crime

580/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Waun Wen — bus stop.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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