What kind of home is 12 Orchard Street, SA8 4ER?

12 Orchard Street, SA8 4ER is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Orchard Street, SA8 4ER?

12 Orchard Street, SA8 4ER last sold for £58,000 in April 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Orchard Street, SA8 4ER?

The current EPC rating for 12 Orchard Street, SA8 4ER is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Orchard Street, SA8 4ER?

12 Orchard Street, SA8 4ER has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SA8 4ER. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Orchard Street, SA8 4ER use?

The latest EPC at 12 Orchard Street, SA8 4ER records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Orchard Street, SA8 4ER?

12 Orchard Street, SA8 4ER is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 12 Orchard Street, SA8 4ER in?

12 Orchard Street, SA8 4ER sits in Pontardawe, Swansea, Swansea. It falls within the SA8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Orchard Street, SA8 4ER?

Police records around 12 Orchard Street, SA8 4ER show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Criminal damage arson makes up roughly 25% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What transport links are near 12 Orchard Street, SA8 4ER?

The closest bus stop to 12 Orchard Street, SA8 4ER is Arts Centre, 107m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Orchard Street, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 4ER

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Orchard Street

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

12 Orchard Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Pontardawe, Swansea, Swansea (SA8 4ER). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

At 61 m² it sits well below the postcode median (93 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £123,000 sits 112.1% above the 2015 sale of £58,000. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in April 2015.

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
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

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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.

12 Orchard Street ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromD63toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

29%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-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 12 Orchard Street, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 4ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Orchard Street has no planning applications on record.

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.

12 Orchard Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£123,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£58,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 April 2015Most recent
£58,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA8 4ER: £88,000 (2023–2016).

Nearby sales in SA8 4ER

On the street

Versus other Orchard Street homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 12 Orchard Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£951

Street avg £1,257

Below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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

0.1 km

Arts Centre — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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