What type of property is 8 Arthur Street, SA18 2DR?

8 Arthur Street, SA18 2DR is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Arthur Street, SA18 2DR?

8 Arthur Street, SA18 2DR last sold for £129,950 in January 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £24,000 in August 1998, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Arthur Street, SA18 2DR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1998 and January 2023, 8 Arthur Street, SA18 2DR rose from £24,000 to £129,950, a change of £105,950. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Arthur Street, SA18 2DR have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Arthur Street, SA18 2DR is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Arthur Street, SA18 2DR?

8 Arthur Street, SA18 2DR has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft). That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SA18 2DR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Arthur Street, SA18 2DR heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Arthur Street, SA18 2DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Arthur Street, SA18 2DR?

8 Arthur Street, SA18 2DR 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 Arthur Street, SA18 2DR located?

8 Arthur Street, SA18 2DR sits in Ammanford. It falls within the SA18 postcode district.

Is 8 Arthur Street, SA18 2DR in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Arthur Street, SA18 2DR show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What transport links are near 8 Arthur Street, SA18 2DR?

The closest bus stop to 8 Arthur Street, SA18 2DR is Old Road, 139m away. The nearest rail option is Ammanford Rail Station, 437m away.

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8 Arthur Street, Ammanford, SA18 2DR

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Arthur Street

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

8 Arthur Street is a semi-detached house in Ammanford (SA18 2DR). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £166,000 is 27.7% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£118/sq ft) was about 22.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £129,950.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

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 4)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Feb 2014

EPC improved fromE50toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2023from Oct 2022

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Arthur Street, Ammanford, SA18 2DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Arthur Street has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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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 Arthur Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£166,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£129,950

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

31 January 2023Most recent
£129,950
+441.5%over 24 years
13 August 1998
£24,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA18 2DR: £154,000 (2025–2023).

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On the street

Versus other Arthur Street homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Arthur Street is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£1,274

Street avg £1,331

Below

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Old Road — bus stop.

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