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40 Carmarthen Road, Fforest, Pontarddulais, Swansea, SA4 0TU

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
158 m²
1701 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 40 Carmarthen Road

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

40 Carmarthen Road is a detached house in Pontarddulais, Swansea, Swansea (SA4 0TU). It has a recorded floor area of 158 m² (around 1701 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2014) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The latest certificate is from May 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 158 m² the property is well over the postcode median (88 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

40 Carmarthen Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 May 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Sept 2012
EPC improved fromF30toC72
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
33%78%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £955 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Carmarthen Road, Fforest, Pontarddulais, Swansea, SA4 0TU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Carmarthen Road has an approved side extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 40 Carmarthen Road, Fforest, Pontarddulais, Swansea, SA4 0TU

2decisions1extensions10documents3nearby
  1. Jan 2013
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side of property

    SIDE EXTENSION WITH ALTERATIONS TO ROOF TO INCLUDE TWO NUMBER DORMER WINDOWS

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    S/27471
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • The 10 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

40 Carmarthen Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£334,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA4 0TU: £210,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Carmarthen Road homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

40 Carmarthen Road outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 56 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

158 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 40 Carmarthen Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
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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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bird-in-Hand — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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