Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1 Hillcrest, Pen Y Fai, Bridgend, CF31 4NL
2 planning records
Estimated value
£301,000
- Since the 2010 sale (£190,000)+58%
- Against CF31 4NL's recent median (£330,000)-9%
Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
105 m²
1130 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Our estimate
£301,000
- Against its 2010 sale (£190,000)+58%
- Against CF31 4NL's recent median (£330,000)-9%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1 Hillcrest is modelled from its 105 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CF31 4NL. 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
105 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2015
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2010
Recent sales in CF31 4NL
5 sales, median £330,000 (2026–2020)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: April 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
1 Hillcrest valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
29 April 2010Most recent
£190,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CF31 4NL: £330,000 (2026–2020).
Nearby sales in CF31 4NL
10 Hillcrest, Pen Y Fai, Bridgend, CF31 4NL
Sold Apr 2026
£309,00025 Hillcrest, Pen Y Fai, Bridgend, CF31 4NL
Sold Jan 2025
£334,00016 Hillcrest, Pen Y Fai, Bridgend, CF31 4NL
Sold Oct 2023
£249,00031 Hillcrest, Pen Y Fai, Bridgend, CF31 4NL
Sold Jun 2022
£330,000Vale View, Hillcrest, Pen Y Fai, Bridgend, CF31 4NL
Sold Feb 2020
£385,000
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About 1 Hillcrest
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1 Hillcrest is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Pen-Y-Fai, Bridgend, Bridgend (CF31 4NL). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (May 2015) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (January 2009); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). The latest certificate is from May 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Held since April 2010 — that's 16 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £301,000 sits 58.4% above the 2010 sale of £190,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms2
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
1 Hillcrest's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 May 2025
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2015
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Expired on 16 May 2025
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
May 2015from Jan 2009
EPC improved fromB83toD61
Heating Controls
Full ControlFull
Heating controls changed
Hot Water
InstantaneousMain System
Hot water system upgraded
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1 Hillcrest, Pen Y Fai, Bridgend, CF31 4NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 applications on record at 1 Hillcrest, Pen Y Fai, Bridgend, CF31 4NL
2decisions2extensions20documents8nearby
- Jul 2010ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Front of property
Kitchen Extension To Front Of Property, Utility & Shower Room To Rear & Roof Re-Design
- Documents
- 9 docs on file
- Reference
- P/10/374/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionOct 2010Decision
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Versus other Hillcrest homes
Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Years Held for 1 Hillcrest runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,810
Street avg £2,211
Floor Area
105 m²
Street avg 131 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.9 t/year
Street avg 4.9 t/year
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.
Crime
252/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Hillcrest — bus stop.
Nearest stops
- HillcrestBus stop122m
- Penyfai Post OfficeBus stop123m
- Llewellyn DriveBus stop283m
- Heol EglwysBus stop287m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,794 reports40%
- Anti-social Behaviour658 reports14%
- Public Order612 reports13%
- Shoplifting398 reports9%
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 1 Hillcrest is modelled from its 105 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CF31 4NL. 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. 1 sale is recorded for 1 Hillcrest. 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 1 Hillcrest was lodged in May 2015 at band D and expired in May 2025, 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 1 Hillcrest. 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 4NL.
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