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38 Oakwood Drive, Clydach, Swansea, SA8 4DF

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
157 m²
1688 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 38 Oakwood Drive

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

38 Oakwood Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Clydach, Swansea, Swansea (SA8 4DF). It has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (around 1688 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2008) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). The latest certificate is from October 2008, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 157 m² the property is well over the postcode median (111 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2001–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £358,000 sits 60.9% above the 2016 sale of £222,500. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in June 2016.

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageDetached
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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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.

38 Oakwood Drive's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Oct 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Oakwood Drive, Clydach, Swansea, SA8 4DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Oakwood Drive has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 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.

38 Oakwood Drive's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£358,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 15 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£222,500

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 June 2016Most recent

    £222,500

    +91.0%over 15 years

  2. 29 March 2001

    £116,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA8 4DF: £335,000 (2024–2017).

On the street

Versus other Oakwood Drive homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 38 Oakwood Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,419

Street avg £1,829

Strongly below

Floor Area

157 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 38 Oakwood Drive

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

Larger 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.
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3 bed1 bath
£208k

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3 bed1 bath
£181k

1 Allt Y Cham Drive, Pontardawe

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3 bed1 bath
£212k

1 Clos Y Cwm, Pontardawe

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2 bed1 bath
£399k

1 Clos Yr Hen Ysgol, Pontardawe

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£415k

1 Alltycham House, Allt Y Cham Drive, Pontardawe

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£308k

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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

Coedgwilym Cemetery — 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

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