What type of property is 14 Alder Way, SA4 3FR?

14 Alder Way, SA4 3FR is a semi-detached house.

When did 14 Alder Way, SA4 3FR last change hands?

14 Alder Way, SA4 3FR last sold for £140,000 in September 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £53,450 in December 1995, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 14 Alder Way, SA4 3FR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 1995 and September 2013, 14 Alder Way, SA4 3FR rose from £53,450 to £140,000, a change of £86,550. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14 Alder Way, SA4 3FR?

The current EPC rating for 14 Alder Way, SA4 3FR is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Alder Way, SA4 3FR?

14 Alder Way, SA4 3FR has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SA4 3FR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Alder Way, SA4 3FR heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Alder Way, SA4 3FR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Alder Way, SA4 3FR?

14 Alder Way, SA4 3FR is in council tax band D.

Where is 14 Alder Way, SA4 3FR located?

14 Alder Way, SA4 3FR sits in Gowerton, Swansea, Swansea. It falls within the SA4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 14 Alder Way, SA4 3FR?

Police records around 14 Alder Way, SA4 3FR show an average of 160 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What transport links are near 14 Alder Way, SA4 3FR?

The closest bus stop to 14 Alder Way, SA4 3FR is Gowerton Rugby Club, 274m away. The nearest rail option is Gowerton Rail Station, 316m away.

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14 Alder Way, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3FR

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 14 Alder Way

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

14 Alder Way is a semi-detached house in Gowerton, Swansea, Swansea (SA4 3FR). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 1995–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £223,000 sits 59.3% above the 2013 sale of £140,000. Last sold in September 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. At 60 m² it's 21.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (76 m² median across 3 EPCs).

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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 2)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 January 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromD68toC71

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Alder Way, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3FR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Alder Way has no planning applications on record.

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4 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.

14 Alder Way has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£223,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£140,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

22 September 2013Most recent
£140,000
+161.9%over 17 years
1 December 1995
£53,450

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA4 3FR: £135,000 (2011–1998).

Nearby sales in SA4 3FR

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.

Floor Area for 14 Alder Way lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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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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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

160/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Gowerton Rugby Club — bus stop.

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