What kind of home is 40 The Strand, CF32 8AA?

40 The Strand, CF32 8AA is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 40 The Strand, CF32 8AA last change hands?

40 The Strand, CF32 8AA last sold for £45,000 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £45,000 in September 2017, so prices have been flat over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 40 The Strand, CF32 8AA?

Across 2 sales between September 2017 and November 2019, 40 The Strand, CF32 8AA rose from £45,000 to £45,000, a change of £0. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 40 The Strand, CF32 8AA?

The current EPC rating for 40 The Strand, CF32 8AA is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2015 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 The Strand, CF32 8AA?

40 The Strand, CF32 8AA has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CF32 8AA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 The Strand, CF32 8AA use?

The latest EPC at 40 The Strand, CF32 8AA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 40 The Strand, CF32 8AA?

40 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.

Which area is 40 The Strand, CF32 8AA in?

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

How safe is the area around 40 The Strand, CF32 8AA?

Police records around 40 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.

How well connected is 40 The Strand, CF32 8AA?

The closest bus stop to 40 The Strand, CF32 8AA is Blaengarw Hotel, 53m away. In total there are 17 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 The Strand, Blaengarw, Bridgend, CF32 8AA

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 40 The Strand

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

40 The Strand is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Blaengarw, Bridgend, Bridgend (CF32 8AA). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £116,000 sits 157.8% above the 2019 sale of £45,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£62/sq ft) was about 19.2% below the postcode norm. Sold November 2019 for £45,000.

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
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Jul 2015

EPC improved fromE53toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Very PoorPoor

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 The Strand, Blaengarw, Bridgend, CF32 8AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 The Strand has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

40 The Strand valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£116,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£45,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 November 2019Most recent
£45,000
21 September 2017
£45,000

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.

Floor Area for 40 The Strand lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£672

Street avg £877

Strongly below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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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1 Brynawel, Bettws

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1 Brynmawr, Bettws

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1 Darran Bungalows, Blaengarw

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1 Cwmcoed, Bettws

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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