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16 Bracken Way, Bridgend, CF31 1YQ

5 sales on record2 planning records

Estimated value

£433,000

  • Since the 2018 sale (£340,000)+27%
  • Against CF31 1YQ's recent median (£315,000)+37%

Newest record on this page: December 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
182 m²
1959 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£433,000

  • Against its 2018 sale (£340,000)+27%
  • Against CF31 1YQ's recent median (£315,000)+37%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 16 Bracken Way is modelled from its 182 m² EPC floor area, its 5 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CF31 1YQ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    182 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2016

  • Sales of this home

    5 sales recorded, the latest in 2018

  • Recent sales in CF31 1YQ

    5 sales, median £315,000 (2025–2020)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: December 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

16 Bracken Way has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 October 2018Most recent

    £340,000

    +7.9%over 2 years

  2. 11 August 2016

    £315,000

    +26.0%over 3 years

  3. 8 October 2012

    £249,995

    +151.9%over 14 years

  4. 15 December 1997

    £99,250

  5. 15 December 1997

    £99,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF31 1YQ: £315,000 (2025–2020).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 16 Bracken Way, Bridgend, CF31 1YQ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 16 Bracken Way

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

16 Bracken Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Bridgend (CF31 1YQ). It has a recorded floor area of 182 m² (around 1959 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). The latest certificate is from July 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 182 m² the property is well over the postcode median (131 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer: October 2018 at £340,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £433,000 is 27.4% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£174/sq ft) was about 21.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageIntegral

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

16 Bracken Way's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Jul 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 5 July 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2016from Feb 2012
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
5%55%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Bracken Way, Bridgend, CF31 1YQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Bracken Way has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

2 applications on record at 16 Bracken Way, Bridgend, CF31 1YQ

2decisions2extensions6nearby
  1. May 2005
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single Storey Rear Extension

    Reference
    P/05/411/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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On the street

Versus other Bracken Way homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 16 Bracken Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,868

Street avg £1,814

On par

Floor Area

182 m²

Street avg 135 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.3 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Strongly below
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

252/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Cae Caddy Roundabout — bus stop.

Nearest stops

  • Cae Caddy RoundaboutBus stop367m
  • Litchard HillBus stop430m
  • Sarn Park SainsburyBus stop434m
  • Sarn SainsburyBus stop441m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences1,794 reports40%
  • Anti-social Behaviour658 reports14%
  • Public Order612 reports13%
  • Shoplifting398 reports9%

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 16 Bracken Way is modelled from its 182 m² EPC floor area, its 5 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CF31 1YQ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 5 sales are recorded for 16 Bracken Way. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 16 Bracken Way was lodged in July 2016 at band D and expired in July 2026, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 16 Bracken Way. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. Schools and stops are measured in a straight line from CF31 1YQ.
Council tax band
16 Bracken Way is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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