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40 Pen Y Rhiw, Rhiwfawr, Swansea, SA9 2RN

Notable views1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
139 m²
1496 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 26
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 40 Pen Y Rhiw

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

40 Pen Y Rhiw is a four-bedroom detached house in Rhiwfawr, Swansea, Swansea (SA9 2RN). It has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (around 1496 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2020) shows an F (score 26), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at F across 2 certificates since August 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to E (score 52). Main heating runs on lpg. Other recorded features include notable views and attached land beyond the plot. Period features are noted in the property record.

At 139 m² the property is well over the postcode median (92 m² across 8 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2005–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £456,000 is 28.4% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£237/sq ft) was about 90.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £355,250 in December 2020. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2026.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Garageintegral
  • LandYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • 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.

40 Pen Y Rhiw's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F26
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
8.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2020from Aug 2012
Low Energy Lighting
30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Pen Y Rhiw, Rhiwfawr, Swansea, SA9 2RN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Feb 2026
    ExtensionOutline
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Proposed Lawful Development Certificate- single storey side extension

    Agent
    Sauro Architectural Design Ltd
    Reference
    P2026/0023
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What's in 40 Pen Y Rhiw, Rhiwfawr, Swansea, SA9 2RN's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

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 40 Pen Y Rhiw was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£456,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.8% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£355,250

Growth on file: 1.8% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 December 2020Most recent

    £355,250

    +31.6%over 15 years
  2. 1 September 2005

    £270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SA9 2RN: £130,000 (2019–2006).

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On the street

Versus other Pen Y Rhiw homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 40 Pen Y Rhiw runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,556

Street avg £1,495

Strongly above

Floor Area

139 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.1 t/year

Street avg 8.9 t/year

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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

1.1 km

Cwmtwrch Rugby Club — bus stop.

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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 — 26 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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