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3 Castle Lofts, Castle Street, Swansea, SA1 1HF

Estimated value

£142,000

  • Since the 2005 sale (£100,000)+42%
  • Against SA1 1HF's recent median (£80,000)+78%

Newest record on this page: May 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Bedroom
1
Floor area
64 m²
689 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£142,000

  • Against its 2005 sale (£100,000)+42%
  • Against SA1 1HF's recent median (£80,000)+78%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 3 Castle Lofts is modelled from its 64 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in SA1 1HF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    64 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2026

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2005

  • Recent sales in SA1 1HF

    5 sales, median £80,000 (2023–2007)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: January 2023Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
PlanningNone on this homeFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Castle Lofts valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 March 2005Most recent

    £100,000

    +25.0%over 2 years

  2. 8 November 2002

    £80,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA1 1HF: £80,000 (2023–2007).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 3 Castle Lofts, Castle Street, Swansea, SA1 1HF. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 3 Castle Lofts

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

3 Castle Lofts is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Swansea (SA1 1HF). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1976-1982. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2019. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 64 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 8 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 55–104 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 8 units on file.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in March 2005. Across 2002–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £142,000 is 42% above the 2005 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£145/sq ft) was about 31.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

  • ParkingYes
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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.

3 Castle Lofts's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Jun 2019
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Walls
PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Castle Lofts, Castle Street, Swansea, SA1 1HF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Castle Lofts has no planning applications on record.

7

But the area is active

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

On the street

Versus other Castle Street homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 3 Castle Lofts stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,563

Street avg £1,127

Strongly above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 1 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

0.5 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly above
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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

580/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

High Street 1 — bus stop.

Nearest stops

  • High Street 1Bus stop63m
  • High Street 3Bus stop106m
  • Castle SquareBus stop159m
  • KingswayBus stop173m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences3,276 reports35%
  • Anti-social Behaviour1,210 reports13%
  • Shoplifting1,135 reports12%
  • Public Order981 reports11%

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

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Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 3 Castle Lofts is modelled from its 64 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in SA1 1HF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 3 Castle Lofts. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 3 Castle Lofts was lodged in May 2026 at band C and is valid until May 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 3 Castle Lofts. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. Schools and stops are measured in a straight line from SA1 1HF.
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