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18 Alder Way, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3FR

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
76 m²
818 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 18 Alder Way

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

18 Alder Way is a detached house in Gowerton, Swansea, Swansea (SA4 3FR). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2015) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 76 m² it's 20.3% 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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Apr 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2015from Jan 2010
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
16%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Alder Way, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3FR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Alder Way has no planning applications on record.

5

But the area is active

5 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.

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

Current estimate

£249,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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.

18 Alder Way outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

Below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£250k

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SA4 3HW

£229k

1 Burry Cottages, Benson Terrace, Penclawdd

SA4 3GA

£271k

1 Abercedi, Penclawdd

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£227k

1 Benson Terrace, Penclawdd

SA4 3GA

2 bed
£222k

1 Beach Row, Penclawdd

SA4 3YR

£214k

1 2, Bellevue, Penclawdd

SA4 3YE

£295k

1 Banc Bach, Penclawdd

SA4 3FJ

3 bed
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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 18 Alder Way, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3FR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.