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8 Maes Y Darren, Ystalyfera, Swansea, SA9 2ED

Property type
End terrace
Floor Ground
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
41 m²
441 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 8 Maes Y Darren

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

8 Maes Y Darren is an end-of-terrace house in Ystalyfera, Swansea, Swansea (SA9 2ED). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. At 41 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 37 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 37–44 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (65 versus a best of 78). The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (August 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 89% of similar EPCs).

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Valuation

against the asking price

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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Aug 2011
EPC improved fromC75toD65
Heating System
CommunityRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
CommunityInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Maes Y Darren, Ystalyfera, Swansea, SA9 2ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Maes Y Darren has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£121,000

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.

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On the street

Versus other Maes Y Darren homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Maes Y Darren is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 73 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 41 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
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.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Farteg — bus stop.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Map

Everything within walking distance

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

Common questions

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