Property profile

7 Compass RowJames Street

Map showing 7 Compass Row, James Street, Pontardawe

Property Price
150k200k250k300k400k500k750k1.5M

Estimated sale price

£240,000

Detached sold in Pontardawe

The box shows the middle 50% of detached 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 sold07 Aug 2026
£225,000Change since last sale: +£13,000 (+5.8%)
Annualised change
+23% per yearNeath Port Talbot annualised change (detached) since 2026: +9.1% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £245 per sq ft
£181 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£63 per sq ft (−26%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Pontardawe
£316,000Estimate vs local median: −£78,000 (−25%)
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.

Estimate calculated .

Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction periodbefore 1900
Floor area122 m² / 1,313 sq ft
Rooms6 habitable / 6 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection24 Oct 2020

Sales history

DatePriceChange
07 Aug 2026£225,000+34%
26 Mar 2021£168,000+68%
23 Nov 2016£100,000-

Local market

Property prices in Pontardawe

Median price: £196,450
Price per sq ft: £199
Sales (last 12 months): 49
Typical range (middle 50%): £137K – £270K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £196,450 (about £199 per square foot) in Pontardawe area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £623,230.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontardawe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£316,000£245
Semi-Detached24£175,750£190
Terraced8£120,000£152
Flats1£97,500£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pontardawe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontardawe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£141,250£102,750£111,975
2017£190,000£136,000£94,500
2018£205,000£120,000£102,000
2019£184,000£130,000£95,500
2020£200,000£127,500£130,000
2021£201,000£142,500£110,000
2022£265,000£169,000£128,000
2023£249,750£185,000£160,000
2024£270,000£191,875£145,000
2025£260,000£170,000£125,000
2026£320,000£174,750£105,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontardawe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontardawe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£118£113£117
2017£165£136£96
2018£159£124£105
2019£158£122£125
2020£171£145£122
2021£168£150£134
2022£225£163£157
2023£215£181£180
2024£236£174£157
2025£239£184£155
2026£239£202£120
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontardawe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA8 4LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA8 4LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Aug 20267, Compass Row, Swansea, SA8 4LSDetachedFreehold£225,000
22 Aug 20252, James Street, Swansea, SA8 4LROtherFreehold£70,000
12 Dec 202512, Quarr Road, Swansea, SA8 4JDTerracedFreehold£92,000
19 Aug 20267, Hopkin Street, Swansea, SA8 4JQSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
03 Jul 20255, Hopkin Street, Swansea, SA8 4JQSemi-DetachedFreehold£227,700

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
8 Compass Row, Pontardawe, SwanseaFreehold99 m²£192,000 (2023)

Area insights for SA8 4LS

Full area profile →

Overview

Postcode SA8 4LS is located in an urban city, within the Pontardawe area of Neath Port Talbot in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pontardawe area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pontardawe is £46,770 per year. The median sale price in Pontardawe is £196,450 (around £199 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £137,000 and £270,000. The nearest station is Skewen, about 4.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is King George V Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
22.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Pontardawe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 761 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Pontardawe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.7%

Approximately 22.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Pontardawe is £46,770 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA8 4LS.

Transport

The nearest station is Skewen located about 4.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA8 4LS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miKing George V ParkSmallWalking directions to King George V Park

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
745.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.73(+61%)
Public order
16.03(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.48(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.4(+28%)
Other theft
8.84(+93%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
306
98.71%
Other Asian
1
0.32%
African
1
0.32%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.32%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
1
0.32%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
31.54%
Level 3 (A level)
50
19.23%
No qualifications
43
16.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.85%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
37.33%
Owns outright
46
30.67%
Other social rented
24
16%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
8.67%
Social rents from council
10
6.67%
Total households: 150

Schools

In the SA8 4LS postcode area, located within Pontardawe, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for SA8 4LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miNot applicableYGG PontardaweWelsh establishment
Unrated
0.4 miNot applicableCwmtawe Community SchoolWelsh establishment
Unrated
0.5 miNot applicableAlltwen Primary SchoolWelsh establishment
Unrated

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SA8 4LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA8 4LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miFarmfoodsFfordd Parc Ynysderw, Pontardawe, SA8 4EGWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miLidlFfordd Parc Ynysderw, Pontardawe, SA8 4AGWalking directions to Lidl