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53 Cowbridge Road, Bridgend, CF31 3DH

Extendable4 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
212 m²
2282 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 53 Cowbridge Road

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

53 Cowbridge Road is a six-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bridgend (CF31 3DH). It has a recorded floor area of 212 m² (around 2282 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 212 m² the property is well over the postcode median (76 m² across 41 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Across 2001–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £290,000 is 40.4% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£90/sq ft) was about 31.5% below the postcode norm. 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: August 2021 at £206,500. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

  • Bedrooms6
  • Bathrooms2
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

53 Cowbridge Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
8.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Cowbridge Road, Bridgend, CF31 3DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

4 applications on record at 53 Cowbridge Road, Bridgend, CF31 3DH

1 live now
3decisions2extensions45documents6nearby
Flagged:Subdivision
  1. Feb 2024
    SubdivisionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Conversion of property to 5no. 2-bedroom flats; rear dormer extension; fire escape to rear

    Extension
    Documents
    15 docs on file
    Reference
    P/23/246/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. ConditionsDecision

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  • All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • The 45 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

53 Cowbridge Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£290,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£206,500

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 August 2021Most recent

    £206,500

    +163.1%over 20 years
  2. 9 April 2001

    £78,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF31 3DH: £210,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Cowbridge Road homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 53 Cowbridge Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£974

Street avg £1,370

Below

Floor Area

212 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.4 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 53 Cowbridge Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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

0.0 km

Bridgend College — 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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