Property profile

2 Downs Close Fforestfach

Map showing 2, Downs Close, Fforestfach, Swansea

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£130,000

Terraced sold in Cockett

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold11 Sept 2020
£117,000Change since last sale: +£12,000 (+10%)
Annualised change
+1.6% per yearSwansea annualised change (terraced) since 2020: +5.6% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £190 per sq ft
£159 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£31 per sq ft (−16%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Cockett
£142,500Estimate vs local median: −£13,000 (−9.4%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1983-1990
Floor area76 m² / 814 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
Floor levelNODATA!
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection05 Dec 2011

Sales history

DatePriceChange
11 Sept 2020£117,000+58%
07 Jan 2006£73,950+54%
22 Oct 1999£48,000-

Local market

Property prices in Cockett

Median price: £195,000
Price per sq ft: £215
Sales (last 12 months): 90
Typical range (middle 50%): £156K – £245K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £215 per square foot) in Cockett area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cockett over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£252,500£254
Semi-Detached46£205,000£212
Terraced20£142,500£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cockett

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cockett.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157,000£125,000£92,000
2017£180,500£127,000£96,000
2018£160,000£126,000£107,250
2019£177,500£139,475£108,500
2020£178,500£142,250£120,000
2021£209,995£165,000£120,000
2022£240,000£167,000£136,000
2023£242,000£176,500£123,500
2024£224,000£180,000£140,500
2025£257,500£197,500£137,250
2026£253,000£212,500£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cockett.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cockett.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153£124£124
2017£160£142£124
2018£159£136£134
2019£161£154£139
2020£174£155£141
2021£200£170£159
2022£214£187£164
2023£224£175£170
2024£230£207£146
2025£250£206£184
2026£259£217£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cockett.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cockett in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA5 5AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA5 5AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 20255, Cotswold Close, Swansea, SA5 5AZSemi-DetachedLeasehold£245,000
18 Sept 202584, Station Road, Swansea, SA5 5AUSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
21 Aug 20254, Pennine Close, Swansea, SA5 5BBDetachedFreehold£210,000
13 Feb 202630, Station Road, Swansea, SA5 5BHTerracedFreehold£168,000
06 Mar 202611, Brynsiriol Road, Swansea, SA5 8HUSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Downs Close, Fforestfach, SwanseaFreehold76 m²£185,000 (2024)
3, Downs Close, Fforestfach, SwanseaFreehold76 m²£125,000 (2018)
4, Downs Close, Fforestfach, Swansea-80 m²-
6, Downs Close, Fforestfach, SwanseaFreehold76 m²£127,500 (2021)
7, Downs Close, Fforestfach, SwanseaLeasehold98 m²£115,000 (2004)
9 Downs Close, Fforestfach, SwanseaLeasehold76 m²£119,950 (2010)
11, Downs Close, Fforestfach, SwanseaLeasehold75 m²£56,000 (2002)
12, Downs Close, Fforestfach, SwanseaFreehold76 m²£128,000 (2019)
13 Downs Close, Fforestfach, SwanseaFreehold101 m²£136,500 (2008)

Area insights for SA5 5AL

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Overview

Postcode SA5 5AL is located in an urban city, within the Cockett area of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Cockett area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cockett is £42,863 per year. The median sale price in Cockett is £195,000 (around £215 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £156,125 and £245,000. The nearest station is Swansea, about 1.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ravenhill Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Cockett has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 775 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Cockett has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.5%

Approximately 6.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Cockett is £42,863 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA5 5AL.

Transport

The nearest station is Swansea located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA5 5AL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRavenhill ParkLargeWalking directions to Ravenhill Park

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
4,325.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.26(+7%)
Shoplifting
23.01(+258%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.07(-30%)
Other theft
6.28(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.88(-34%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
231
88.85%
Other White
17
6.54%
Bangladeshi
3
1.15%
African
3
1.15%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.15%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
27.27%
No qualifications
52
24.88%
Level 3 (A level)
36
17.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8.61%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
44.35%
Owns with a mortgage
38
30.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.1%
Other social rented
8
6.45%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.45%
Total households: 124

Schools

In the SA5 5AL postcode area, located within Cockett, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA5 5AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableGendros Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableMaes DerwWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableDylan Thomas Community SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SA5 5AL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA5 5AL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBudgensCockett Road, Swansea, SA2 0FNWalking directions to Budgens
0.3 miMartin's Food and WineMiddle Road, Swansea, SA5 8EHWalking directions to Martin's Food and Wine
0.5 miSparLlwyn On, Swansea, SA5 4ARWalking directions to Spar