What type of property is 8 Cwmdonkin Drive, SA2 0RA?

8 Cwmdonkin Drive, SA2 0RA is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Cwmdonkin Drive, SA2 0RA last change hands?

8 Cwmdonkin Drive, SA2 0RA last sold for £135,000 in April 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Cwmdonkin Drive, SA2 0RA have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Cwmdonkin Drive, SA2 0RA is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in December 2011 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Cwmdonkin Drive, SA2 0RA?

8 Cwmdonkin Drive, SA2 0RA has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (1,227 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 24% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SA2 0RA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Cwmdonkin Drive, SA2 0RA heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Cwmdonkin Drive, SA2 0RA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Cwmdonkin Drive, SA2 0RA?

8 Cwmdonkin Drive, SA2 0RA is in council tax band E.

Where is 8 Cwmdonkin Drive, SA2 0RA located?

8 Cwmdonkin Drive, SA2 0RA sits in Uplands, Swansea, Swansea. It falls within the SA2 postcode district.

Is 8 Cwmdonkin Drive, SA2 0RA in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Cwmdonkin Drive, SA2 0RA show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (131% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

How well connected is 8 Cwmdonkin Drive, SA2 0RA?

The closest bus stop to 8 Cwmdonkin Drive, SA2 0RA is Cwmdonkin Terrace, 73m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Cwmdonkin Drive, Uplands, Swansea, SA2 0RA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

114 m²

1227 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Cwmdonkin Drive

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

8 Cwmdonkin Drive is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Uplands, Swansea, Swansea (SA2 0RA). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in December 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Today's modelled estimate of £286,000 sits 111.9% above the 2012 sale of £135,000. At 114 m² it's 24% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (150 m² median across 5 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). On the market in April 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2

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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 3)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from Dec 2011

EPC improved fromF36toD62

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Nov 2024from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromD62toC73

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Cwmdonkin Drive, Uplands, Swansea, SA2 0RA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Cwmdonkin Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

84 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.

8 Cwmdonkin Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£286,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£135,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 April 2012Most recent
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA2 0RA: £233,500 (2024–2009).

Nearby sales in SA2 0RA

On the street

Versus other Cwmdonkin Drive homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 8 Cwmdonkin Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,184

Street avg £1,548

Strongly below

Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 147 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 7.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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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4 bed3 bath

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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.

Full Swansea report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cwmdonkin Terrace — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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