What type of property is 4 Forbes Street, SA6 8JZ?

4 Forbes Street, SA6 8JZ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Forbes Street, SA6 8JZ?

4 Forbes Street, SA6 8JZ last sold for £58,000 in May 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £60,000 in August 2004, so prices have been flat over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Forbes Street, SA6 8JZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2004 and May 2018, 4 Forbes Street, SA6 8JZ fell from £60,000 to £58,000, a change of £2,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Forbes Street, SA6 8JZ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Forbes Street, SA6 8JZ is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Forbes Street, SA6 8JZ?

4 Forbes Street, SA6 8JZ has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SA6 8JZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Forbes Street, SA6 8JZ heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Forbes Street, SA6 8JZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Forbes Street, SA6 8JZ?

4 Forbes Street, SA6 8JZ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 4 Forbes Street, SA6 8JZ located?

4 Forbes Street, SA6 8JZ sits in Plasmarl, Swansea, Swansea. It falls within the SA6 postcode district.

Is 4 Forbes Street, SA6 8JZ in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Forbes Street, SA6 8JZ show an average of 210 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (12% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What transport links are near 4 Forbes Street, SA6 8JZ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Forbes Street, SA6 8JZ is Cwm Level, 145m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Forbes Street, Plasmarl, Swansea, SA6 8JZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Forbes Street

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

4 Forbes Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Plasmarl, Swansea, Swansea (SA6 8JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £109,000 sits 87.9% above the 2018 sale of £58,000. At 56 m² it sits well below the postcode median (81 m² across 9 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On the market in May 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate

May 2018

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 May 2028

1 year remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Forbes Street, Plasmarl, Swansea, SA6 8JZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Forbes Street has no planning applications on record.

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.

4 Forbes Street's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£109,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.2% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£58,000

Growth on file: -0.2% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

24 May 2018Most recent
£58,000
-3.3%over 13 years
31 August 2004
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA6 8JZ: £80,000 (2020–2010).

Nearby sales in SA6 8JZ

On the street

Versus other Forbes Street homes

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

On floor area, 4 Forbes Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,036

Street avg £954

On par

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

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Comparables

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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

210/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cwm Level — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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