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2 Hillcrest, Pen Y Fai, Bridgend, CF31 4NL

3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
78 m²
840 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2 Hillcrest

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

2 Hillcrest is a two-bedroom detached house in Pen-Y-Fai, Bridgend, Bridgend (CF31 4NL). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (July 2012) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 78 m² it sits well below the postcode median (126 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2011–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £265,000 is 32.5% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£238/sq ft) was about 40.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: September 2019 at £200,000.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Jul 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Hillcrest, Pen Y Fai, Bridgend, CF31 4NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 2 Hillcrest, Pen Y Fai, Bridgend, CF31 4NL

3decisions5documents8nearby
  1. May 2012
    New BuildOutline
    Outcome in report

    Detached Dormer Bungalow With Garage And Access Onto Hillcrest

    Reference
    P/12/257/OUT
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. FullDecision
  4. New BuildDecision

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  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
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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.

2 Hillcrest valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£265,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.3% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£200,000

Growth on file: 1.3% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 September 2019Most recent

    £200,000

    +11.1%over 7 years

  2. 4 November 2011

    £180,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF31 4NL: £330,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Hillcrest homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Hillcrest is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£2,564

Street avg £2,075

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 134 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Hillcrest

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

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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
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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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.
Full Bridgend report

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

0.1 km

Hillcrest — bus stop.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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