What type of property is 8 Tanygarth, SA9 1XJ?

8 Tanygarth, SA9 1XJ is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 8 Tanygarth, SA9 1XJ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Tanygarth, SA9 1XJ is A with a score of 96 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a G recorded in February 2009 (6 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Tanygarth, SA9 1XJ?

8 Tanygarth, SA9 1XJ has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft). That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SA9 1XJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Tanygarth, SA9 1XJ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Tanygarth, SA9 1XJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Tanygarth, SA9 1XJ?

8 Tanygarth, SA9 1XJ 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.

Where is 8 Tanygarth, SA9 1XJ located?

8 Tanygarth, SA9 1XJ sits in Abercrave, Swansea, Swansea. It falls within the SA9 postcode district.

Is 8 Tanygarth, SA9 1XJ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Tanygarth, SA9 1XJ 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 is the nearest station to 8 Tanygarth, SA9 1XJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Tanygarth, SA9 1XJ is Noddfa, 146m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Tanygarth, Abercrave, Swansea, SA9 1XJ

EPC A

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 96

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Tanygarth

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

8 Tanygarth is a semi-detached house in Abercrave, Swansea, Swansea (SA9 1XJ). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2025) returns an A (score 96), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 6 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (78 m² across 24 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs).

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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.

8 Tanygarth's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

A96

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2011from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromG8toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

Mar 2013from Jul 2011

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2025from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromD56toA96

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

LPGElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Tanygarth, Abercrave, Swansea, SA9 1XJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Tanygarth 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 Tanygarth has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA9 1XJ: £90,000 (2024–2017).

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On the street

Versus other Tanygarth homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 8 Tanygarth lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

96 (A)

Street avg 72 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.1 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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Area

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Noddfa — bus stop.

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 30 points of interest in total.

FAQ

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