What kind of home is 8 Castle View, CF31 1HL?

8 Castle View, CF31 1HL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Castle View, CF31 1HL last change hands?

8 Castle View, CF31 1HL last sold for £145,000 in September 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £71,000 in July 1996, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Castle View, CF31 1HL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1996 and September 2005, 8 Castle View, CF31 1HL rose from £71,000 to £145,000, a change of £74,000. That works out to roughly +8.1% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Castle View, CF31 1HL?

The current EPC rating for 8 Castle View, CF31 1HL is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in February 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Castle View, CF31 1HL?

8 Castle View, CF31 1HL has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Castle View, CF31 1HL use?

The latest EPC at 8 Castle View, CF31 1HL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Castle View, CF31 1HL?

8 Castle View, CF31 1HL is in council tax band D.

Which area is 8 Castle View, CF31 1HL in?

8 Castle View, CF31 1HL sits in Bridgend. It falls within the CF31 postcode district.

Is 8 Castle View, CF31 1HL in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Castle View, CF31 1HL show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (174% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What transport links are near 8 Castle View, CF31 1HL?

The closest bus stop to 8 Castle View, CF31 1HL is Cemetery Road, 176m away. The nearest bus option is Bridgend Bus Station Stand 11, 646m away.

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8 Castle View, Bridgend, CF31 1HL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Castle View

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

8 Castle View is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bridgend (CF31 1HL). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Held since September 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1996–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £235,000 sits 62.1% above the 2005 sale of £145,000.

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

Bedrooms3

Outside

GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Feb 2021

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2021from Mar 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Castle View, Bridgend, CF31 1HL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Castle View has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£235,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£145,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

14 September 2005Most recent
£145,000
+104.2%over 9 years
22 July 1996
£71,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF31 1HL: £210,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CF31 1HL

On the street

Versus other Castle View homes

Four headline reads against 42 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 8 Castle View runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,706

Street avg £1,972

Strongly below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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 Bridgend district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Cemetery Road — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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