What type of property is 12 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ?

12 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ?

12 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ last sold for £1,779,882 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £70,000 in March 2004, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 12 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ?

Across 2 sales between March 2004 and April 2024, 12 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ rose from £70,000 to £1,779,882, a change of £1,709,882. That works out to roughly +17.5% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in January 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ?

12 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ?

12 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ 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 12 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ located?

12 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ sits in Ystalyfera, Swansea, Swansea. It falls within the SA9 postcode district.

Is 12 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ 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.

How well connected is 12 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ is Farteg, 48m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Varteg Road, Ystalyfera, Swansea, SA9 2EJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Varteg Road

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

12 Varteg Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ystalyfera, Swansea, Swansea (SA9 2EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

Across 2004–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £138,000 is 92.2% below the 2024 sale of £1,779,882, below the original sale price, which typically signals condition or completion-status changes worth verifying. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£2,362/sq ft) was about 2209.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2024 for £1,779,882.

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Risks

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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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenrear
OutbuildingsYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Jan 2021

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2016from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromE43toF29

Jan 2021from Feb 2017

EPC improved fromF29toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Varteg Road, Ystalyfera, Swansea, SA9 2EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Varteg Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Latest sale on 12 Varteg Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£138,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.5% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£1,779,882

Growth on file: 17.5% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

18 April 2024Most recent
£1,779,882
+2442.7%over 20 years
22 March 2004
£70,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA9 2EJ: £123,000 (2024–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Varteg Road homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 12 Varteg Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£25,427

Street avg £1,216

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.5 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

0.0 km

Farteg — bus stop.

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FAQ

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