What kind of home is 162 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

162 Western Street, SA1 3JZ is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 162 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

162 Western Street, SA1 3JZ last sold for £200,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 162 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

The current EPC rating for 162 Western Street, SA1 3JZ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in March 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 162 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

162 Western Street, SA1 3JZ has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (1,819 sq ft). That makes it about 99% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SA1 3JZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 162 Western Street, SA1 3JZ use?

The latest EPC at 162 Western Street, SA1 3JZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 162 Western Street, SA1 3JZ have?

162 Western Street, SA1 3JZ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in September 2011. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 162 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

162 Western Street, SA1 3JZ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 162 Western Street, SA1 3JZ in?

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

How safe is the area around 162 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

Police records around 162 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 162 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

The closest bus stop to 162 Western Street, SA1 3JZ is YMCA, 164m away. The nearest bus option is Swansea Bus Station Stand X, 251m away.

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162 Western Street, Swansea, SA1 3JZ

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

169 m²

1819 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 162 Western Street

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

162 Western Street is an end-of-terrace house in Swansea (SA1 3JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 169 m² (around 1819 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a C (score 74). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

At 169 m² the property is well over the postcode median (85 m² across 25 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: change of use to residential approved in 2011. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £230,000 is 15% above the 2024 sale price. Last sale on file: £200,000 in August 2024.

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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.

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 162 Western Street, Swansea, SA1 3JZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 162 Western Street, Swansea, SA1 3JZ

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Flagged:Change of use

Sept 2011
Change of UseFull
Outcome in report
Change of use of public house (Class A3) to dwelling (Class C3) with addition of a pitched roof to existing rear wing, associated alterations and car parking
Documents
18 docs on file
Reference
2011/0452
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 162 Western Street was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£230,000

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Last sold (2024)

£200,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 August 2024Most recent
£200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA1 3JZ: £170,000 (2025–2022).

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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 floor area, 162 Western Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,183

Street avg £1,388

Strongly below

Floor Area

169 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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Area

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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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