What type of property is 21 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ?

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

What did 21 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ sell for?

21 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ last sold for £134,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £83,500 in August 2009, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 21 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2009 and February 2023, 21 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ rose from £83,500 to £134,000, a change of £50,500. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ?

21 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 21 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ?

21 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 21 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ located?

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

Is 21 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ in a safe area?

Police records around 21 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 21 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ?

The closest bus stop to 21 Varteg Road, SA9 2EJ is Farteg, 48m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Varteg Road, Ystalyfera, Swansea, SA9 2EJ

Notable views

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 21 Varteg Road

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

21 Varteg Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ystalyfera, Swansea, Swansea (SA9 2EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include notable views.

Across 2009–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£171/sq ft) was about 75% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £134,000 in February 2023.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenrear
Notable viewsYes

Building

Heating systemgas

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 2)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromC70toD56

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

0%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Varteg Road, Ystalyfera, Swansea, SA9 2EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 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.

21 Varteg Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£145,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£134,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

3 February 2023Most recent
£134,000
+60.5%over 13 years
27 August 2009
£83,500

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.

Price per m² for 21 Varteg Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,836

Street avg £3,361

Strongly above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly below

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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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