What type of property is 158 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

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

What was the last sold price for 158 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

158 Western Street, SA1 3JZ last sold for £163,000 in December 2023, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £39,950 in June 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 158 Western Street, SA1 3JZ changed over time?

Across 4 sales between June 1995 and December 2023, 158 Western Street, SA1 3JZ rose from £39,950 to £163,000, a change of £123,050. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 158 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

The current EPC rating for 158 Western Street, SA1 3JZ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 158 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

158 Western Street, SA1 3JZ has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 158 Western Street, SA1 3JZ heated?

The latest EPC at 158 Western Street, SA1 3JZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 158 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

158 Western Street, SA1 3JZ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 158 Western Street, SA1 3JZ located?

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

Is 158 Western Street, SA1 3JZ in a safe area?

Police records around 158 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 158 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

The closest bus stop to 158 Western Street, SA1 3JZ is YMCA, 164m away. The nearest bus option is Swansea Bus Station Stand X, 251m away.

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158 Western Street, Swansea, SA1 3JZ

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 158 Western Street

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

158 Western Street is a mid-terrace house in Swansea (SA1 3JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £186,000 is 14.1% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£178/sq ft) was about 58.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2023 at £163,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2019

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Jan 2010

EPC improved fromE46toD57

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2019from Feb 2019

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 158 Western Street, Swansea, SA1 3JZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

158 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.

158 Western Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£186,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£163,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

11 December 2023Most recent
£163,000
+38.7%over 13 years
27 May 2010
£117,500
+176.5%over 9 years
13 February 2001
£42,500
+6.4%over 5 years
29 June 1995
£39,950

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.

On price per m², 158 Western Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,918

Street avg £1,321

Strongly above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

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