What type of property is 38 The Strand, CF32 8AA?

38 The Strand, CF32 8AA is a mid-terrace house.

When did 38 The Strand, CF32 8AA last change hands?

38 The Strand, CF32 8AA last sold for £60,000 in January 2022, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 38 The Strand, CF32 8AA?

The current EPC rating for 38 The Strand, CF32 8AA is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38 The Strand, CF32 8AA?

38 The Strand, CF32 8AA has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). That makes it about 38% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CF32 8AA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38 The Strand, CF32 8AA heated?

The latest EPC at 38 The Strand, CF32 8AA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 38 The Strand, CF32 8AA?

38 The Strand, CF32 8AA is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 38 The Strand, CF32 8AA located?

38 The Strand, CF32 8AA sits in Blaengarw, Bridgend, Bridgend. It falls within the CF32 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 38 The Strand, CF32 8AA?

Police records around 38 The Strand, CF32 8AA show an average of 159 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What is the nearest station to 38 The Strand, CF32 8AA?

The closest bus stop to 38 The Strand, CF32 8AA is Blaengarw Hotel, 53m away. In total there are 17 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38 The Strand, Blaengarw, Bridgend, CF32 8AA

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 38 The Strand

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

38 The Strand is a mid-terrace house in Blaengarw, Bridgend, Bridgend (CF32 8AA). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in August 2021 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 sits 93.3% above the 2022 sale of £60,000. Last sale on file: £60,000 in January 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 February 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Aug 2021

EPC improved fromD63toC69

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

78%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 The Strand, Blaengarw, Bridgend, CF32 8AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 The Strand has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£116,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2022)

£60,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 January 2022Most recent
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF32 8AA: £83,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in CF32 8AA

On the street

Versus other The Strand homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£789

Street avg £863

Below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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.

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Crime

159/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Blaengarw Hotel — bus stop.

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Common questions

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