What kind of home is 8 Dolfain, SA9 1RA?

8 Dolfain, SA9 1RA is a semi-detached house.

When did 8 Dolfain, SA9 1RA last change hands?

8 Dolfain, SA9 1RA last sold for £83,000 in February 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £70,000 in February 2011, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Dolfain, SA9 1RA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2011 and February 2018, 8 Dolfain, SA9 1RA rose from £70,000 to £83,000, a change of £13,000. That works out to roughly +2.5% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Dolfain, SA9 1RA?

The current EPC rating for 8 Dolfain, SA9 1RA is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in February 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Dolfain, SA9 1RA?

8 Dolfain, SA9 1RA has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SA9 1RA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Dolfain, SA9 1RA use?

The latest EPC at 8 Dolfain, SA9 1RA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Dolfain, SA9 1RA?

8 Dolfain, SA9 1RA 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.

Which area is 8 Dolfain, SA9 1RA in?

8 Dolfain, SA9 1RA sits in Ystradgynlais, Swansea, Swansea. It falls within the SA9 postcode district.

Is 8 Dolfain, SA9 1RA in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Dolfain, SA9 1RA show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 72% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What transport links are near 8 Dolfain, SA9 1RA?

The closest bus stop to 8 Dolfain, SA9 1RA is Stage One Garage, 170m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Dolfain, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 1RA

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Dolfain

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

8 Dolfain is a semi-detached house in Ystradgynlais, Swansea, Swansea (SA9 1RA). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

Across 2011–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £147,000 sits 77.1% above the 2018 sale of £83,000. 8 years since the last transfer (February 2018).

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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.

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Dolfain, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 1RA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Dolfain has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

8 Dolfain valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£147,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£83,000

Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

1 February 2018Most recent
£83,000
+18.6%over 6 years
28 February 2011
£70,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA9 1RA: £102,500 (2024–2022).

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Versus other Dolfain homes

Four headline reads against 42 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£954

Street avg £847

On par

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

On par

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Area

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Stage One Garage — bus stop.

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