What type of property is 8 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

8 Western Street, SA1 3JZ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

8 Western Street, SA1 3JZ last sold for £117,000 in February 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £59,000 in January 2000, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Western Street, SA1 3JZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2000 and February 2015, 8 Western Street, SA1 3JZ rose from £59,000 to £117,000, a change of £58,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Western Street, SA1 3JZ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in October 2016. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

8 Western Street, SA1 3JZ has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SA1 3JZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Western Street, SA1 3JZ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Western Street, SA1 3JZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

8 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 8 Western Street, SA1 3JZ located?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

Police records around 8 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 is the nearest station to 8 Western Street, SA1 3JZ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Western Street, SA1 3JZ is YMCA, 164m away. The nearest bus option is Swansea Bus Station Stand X, 251m away.

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8 Western Street, Swansea, SA1 3JZ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Western Street

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

8 Western Street is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Swansea (SA1 3JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2016) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Across 2000–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £186,000 sits 59% above the 2015 sale of £117,000. On the market in February 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

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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 4)

Oct 2016

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from Mar 2014

EPC improved fromD57toC69

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Oct 2016from Nov 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

40%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Western Street, Swansea, SA1 3JZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Western Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

8 Western Street's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£186,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£117,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

6 February 2015Most recent
£117,000
+98.3%over 15 years
10 January 2000
£59,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA1 3JZ: £171,500 (2025–2023).

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 habitable rooms, 8 Western Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,245

Street avg £1,383

On par

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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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