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42 Graig Road, Alltwen, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 3DA

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band C
Overview

About 42 Graig Road

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

42 Graig Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Pontardawe, Swansea, Swansea (SA8 3DA). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £165,000 is 37.5% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£153/sq ft) was about 77.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. At 73 m² it's 20.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (92 m² median across 15 EPCs). Sold August 2023 for £120,000.

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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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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)
Mar 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Jul 2013
EPC improved fromE40toD58
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached 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 42 Graig Road, Alltwen, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 3DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a two-storey side and rear extension application was refused at 42 Graig Road in 2024.

2 applications on record at 42 Graig Road, Alltwen, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 3DA

2decisions1extensions4documents
  1. May 2004
    New BuildOutline
    Outcome in report

    2 NO. DWELLINGS - OUTLINE

    Council
    North
    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    P2004/0420
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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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.

42 Graig Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£165,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£120,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 August 2023Most recent

    £120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA8 3DA: £181,000 (2023–2020).

On the street

Versus other Graig Road homes

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

On floor area, 42 Graig Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,644

Street avg £1,204

Above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Graig Road

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
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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

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Danygraig Chapel — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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