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18 Ruston Road, Port Tennant, Swansea, SA1 8DE

1 planning record

Estimated value

£185,000

  • Since the 2017 sale (£125,000)+48%
  • Against SA1 8DE's recent median (£215,000)-14%

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

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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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

£185,000

  • Against its 2017 sale (£125,000)+48%
  • Against SA1 8DE's recent median (£215,000)-14%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 18 Ruston Road is modelled from its 74 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in SA1 8DE. 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

    74 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2026

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2017

  • Recent sales in SA1 8DE

    5 sales, median £215,000 (2026–2022)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: April 2026Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull 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.

18 Ruston Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 January 2017Most recent

    £125,000

    +5.0%over 5 years

  2. 20 October 2011

    £119,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA1 8DE: £215,000 (2026–2022).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 18 Ruston Road, Port Tennant, Swansea, SA1 8DE. 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 18 Ruston Road

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

18 Ruston Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Port Tennant, Swansea, Swansea (SA1 8DE). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Last sold in January 2017, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. Across 2011–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £185,000 is 48% above the 2017 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated
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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.

18 Ruston Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Oct 2010
EPC improved fromB82toC78
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
5%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (55 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Ruston Road, Port Tennant, Swansea, SA1 8DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 18 Ruston Road, Port Tennant, Swansea, SA1 8DE

1decisions15documents47nearby
  1. Sept 2025
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Installation of air source heat pump

    Documents
    15 docs on file
    Reference
    2025/1417/FUL
    Full record in report

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On the street

Versus other Ruston Road homes

Four headline reads against 41 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 18 Ruston Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,689

Street avg £1,817

On par

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.7 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.
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Crime

580/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Wern Terrace — bus stop.

Nearest stops

  • Wern TerraceBus stop130m
  • Hoo StreetBus stop223m
  • Vale of NeathBus stop305m
  • Fabian Way Park & RideBus stop385m

Most reported crime locally

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

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 18 Ruston Road is modelled from its 74 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in SA1 8DE. 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 18 Ruston Road. 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 18 Ruston Road was lodged in February 2026 at band C and is valid until February 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. 1 application is matched to 18 Ruston Road. 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 8DE.
Council tax band
18 Ruston Road is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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