What type of property is 156 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

156 Western Street, SA1 3JZ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 156 Western Street, SA1 3JZ last change hands?

156 Western Street, SA1 3JZ last sold for £132,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £90,000 in November 2013. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 156 Western Street, SA1 3JZ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between November 2013 and November 2024, 156 Western Street, SA1 3JZ rose from £90,000 to £132,000, a change of £42,000. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 156 Western Street, SA1 3JZ have?

The current EPC rating for 156 Western Street, SA1 3JZ is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 156 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

156 Western Street, SA1 3JZ has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 156 Western Street, SA1 3JZ heated?

The latest EPC at 156 Western Street, SA1 3JZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 156 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

156 Western Street, SA1 3JZ is in council tax band C.

Where is 156 Western Street, SA1 3JZ located?

156 Western Street, SA1 3JZ sits in Swansea. It falls within the SA1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 156 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

Police records around 156 Western Street, SA1 3JZ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What transport links are near 156 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

The closest bus stop to 156 Western Street, SA1 3JZ is YMCA, 164m away. The nearest bus option is Swansea Bus Station Stand X, 251m away.

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156 Western Street, Swansea, SA1 3JZ

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 156 Western Street

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

156 Western Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Swansea (SA1 3JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £168,000 is 27.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£155/sq ft) was about 39.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £132,000.

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
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from May 2012

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 156 Western Street, Swansea, SA1 3JZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

156 Western Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

29 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.

156 Western Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£168,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£132,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

6 November 2024Most recent
£132,000
+14.8%over 7 years
22 June 2017
£115,000
+27.8%over 3 years
8 November 2013
£90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA1 3JZ: £171,500 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SA1 3JZ

On the street

Versus other Western Street homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 156 Western Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,671

Street avg £1,344

Above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Below

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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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

YMCA — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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