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85 Alltwen Hill, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 3BP

Notable views4 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
118 m²
1270 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 85 Alltwen Hill

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

85 Alltwen Hill is a four-bedroom detached house in Pontardawe, Swansea, Swansea (SA8 3BP). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include notable views. Period features are noted in the property record.

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £355,000 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 118 m² it's 26.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (93 m² median across 15 EPCs). Across 2000–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£279/sq ft) was about 144% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from May 2011
EPC improved fromE54toD64
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 85 Alltwen Hill, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 3BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey rear extension at 85 Alltwen Hill.

2 applications on record at 85 Alltwen Hill, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 3BP

2decisions1extensions18documents
  1. Jun 2014
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Rear of property

    Two storey rear extension plus first floor window to side elevation of existing dwelling and retaining structure to rear garden

    Council
    West
    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    P2014/0482
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • The 18 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.

Price for 85 Alltwen Hill has grown more than fourfold since the 2000 starting point.

Current estimate

£363,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.0% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£355,000

Growth on file: 8.0% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 March 2025Most recent

    £355,000

    +202.1%over 11 years

  2. 26 September 2013

    £117,500

    +27.7%over 10 years

  3. 3 August 2003

    £92,000

    +70.4%over 2 years

  4. 26 October 2000

    £54,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA8 3BP: £275,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Alltwen Hill homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 85 Alltwen Hill stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,008

Street avg £1,578

Strongly above

Floor Area

118 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 85 Alltwen Hill

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

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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
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£169k

1 Heol Phillip, Alltwen, Pontardawe

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£167k

1 Gwyns Place, Pontardawe

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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

0.0 km

Heol-y-Parc — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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