Varteg House, Flat 3, Varteg Road, Ystalyfera, Swansea, SA9 2EJ
About Varteg House
Varteg House is a semi-detached house in Ystalyfera, Swansea, Swansea (SA9 2EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 39 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in Varteg House, where floor areas span 36–43 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 (68 versus a best of 71). The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since September 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69).
At 39 m² it sits well below the postcode median (75 m² across 31 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
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Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system changed
Wall insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Heating controls changed
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Varteg House has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
Varteg House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£129,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 2EJ: £134,000 (2024–2023).
Nearby sales in SA9 2EJ
12 Varteg Road, Ystalyfera, Swansea, SA9 2EJ
Sold Apr 2024
£1,779,88237 Varteg Road, Ystalyfera, Swansea, SA9 2EJ
Sold Feb 2024
£145,0007 Varteg Road, Ystalyfera, Swansea, SA9 2EJ
Sold Jan 2024
£123,00028 Varteg Road, Ystalyfera, Swansea, SA9 2EJ
Sold Aug 2023
£109,00021 Varteg Road, Ystalyfera, Swansea, SA9 2EJ
Sold Feb 2023
£134,000
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Versus other Varteg Road homes
On epc rating, Varteg House runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
68 (D)
Street avg 69 (C)
Floor Area
39 m²
Street avg 39 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 1.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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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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