What type of property is Willow Tree Cottage, Heol Gam, CF31 3EU?

Willow Tree Cottage, Heol Gam, CF31 3EU is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for Willow Tree Cottage, Heol Gam, CF31 3EU?

Willow Tree Cottage, Heol Gam, CF31 3EU last sold for £227,500 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £242,000 in December 2009, so prices have been falling over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Willow Tree Cottage, Heol Gam, CF31 3EU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2009 and March 2016, Willow Tree Cottage, Heol Gam, CF31 3EU fell from £242,000 to £227,500, a change of £14,500. That works out to roughly -1% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Willow Tree Cottage, Heol Gam, CF31 3EU?

The current EPC rating for Willow Tree Cottage, Heol Gam, CF31 3EU is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Willow Tree Cottage, Heol Gam, CF31 3EU?

Willow Tree Cottage, Heol Gam, CF31 3EU has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (1,432 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is Willow Tree Cottage, Heol Gam, CF31 3EU heated?

The latest EPC at Willow Tree Cottage, Heol Gam, CF31 3EU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Willow Tree Cottage, Heol Gam, CF31 3EU?

Willow Tree Cottage, Heol Gam, CF31 3EU is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Willow Tree Cottage, Heol Gam, CF31 3EU located?

Willow Tree Cottage, Heol Gam, CF31 3EU sits in Bridgend. It falls within the CF31 postcode district.

Is Willow Tree Cottage, Heol Gam, CF31 3EU in a safe area?

Police records around Willow Tree Cottage, Heol Gam, CF31 3EU show an average of 252 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What transport links are near Willow Tree Cottage, Heol Gam, CF31 3EU?

The closest bus stop to Willow Tree Cottage, Heol Gam, CF31 3EU is Merthyr Mawr Road, 230m away. The nearest rail option is Bridgend Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

133 m²

1432 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Willow Tree Cottage

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

Willow Tree Cottage is a three-bedroom detached house in Bridgend (CF31 3EU). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2009–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at -1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £350,000 sits 53.8% above the 2016 sale of £227,500. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). Last sold in March 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromC71toD68

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

19%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

Willow Tree Cottage has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Willow Tree Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£350,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.0% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£227,500

Growth on file: -1.0% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

18 March 2016Most recent
£227,500
-6.0%over 6 years
10 December 2009
£242,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF31 3EU: £385,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in CF31 3EU

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.

On habitable rooms, Willow Tree Cottage stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,711

Street avg £2,316

Strongly below

Floor Area

133 m²

Street avg 152 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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Area

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Crime

252/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Merthyr Mawr Road — bus stop.

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