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12 Alder Way, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3FR

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
78 m²
840 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 12 Alder Way

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

12 Alder Way is a detached house in Gowerton, Swansea, Swansea (SA4 3FR). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2015) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 78 m² it's 23.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (63 m² median across 3 EPCs).

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Jul 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2015from Nov 2008
Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Alder Way, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3FR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Alder Way has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 12 Alder Way, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3FR

2decisions2extensions11documents5nearby
  1. Jul 2024
    ExtensionOther
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    (Pre-application) Rear extension and fenestration alterations

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    2024/1272/PRE
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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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.

12 Alder Way has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£258,000

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 3FR: £135,000 (2013–2003).

On the street

Versus other Alder Way homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Alder Way is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

57 (D)

Street avg 69 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Alder Way

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger 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.
Full Swansea report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Gowerton Rugby Club — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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