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16 Bracken Way, Bridgend, CF31 1YQ

4 sales on record2 planning records
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
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). 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 4 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 £484,000 is 42.4% 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

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

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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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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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£484,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£340,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 21 years.

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

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF31 1YQ: £300,000 (2024–2018).

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 £1,725

Above

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
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Bracken Way

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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Preview of the full property report

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
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Cae Caddy Roundabout — bus stop.

Go deeper on the local area

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

FAQ

Common questions

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