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Ash Tree Cottage, Heol Gam, Bridgend, CF31 3EU

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
140 m²
1507 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Ash Tree Cottage

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

Ash Tree Cottage is a detached house in Bridgend (CF31 3EU). It has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (around 1507 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 5 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Mar 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2010from Jan 2009
EPC improved fromC71toD62
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Nov 2013from Jun 2010
EPC improved fromD62toE53
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
8%42%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2021from Nov 2013
EPC improved fromE53toC69
Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Mar 2023from May 2021
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Ash Tree Cottage, Heol Gam, Bridgend, CF31 3EU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Ash Tree Cottage has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Ash Tree Cottage has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£388,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF31 3EU: £350,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Heol Gam homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Ash Tree Cottage is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 71 (C)

Below

Floor Area

140 m²

Street avg 154 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Ash Tree Cottage

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.

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Merthyr Mawr Road — 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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Ash Tree Cottage, Heol Gam, Bridgend, CF31 3EU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.