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20 James Road, Blaengarw, Bridgend, CF32 8BP

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
104 m²
1119 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 53
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 20 James Road

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

20 James Road is a mid-terrace house in Blaengarw, Bridgend, Bridgend (CF32 8BP). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (July 2023); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 3-band jump.

At 104 m² the property is well over the postcode median (77 m² across 27 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £122,000 sits 58.4% above the 2024 sale of £77,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£69/sq ft) was about 26.1% below the postcode norm. Last sale on file: £77,000 in August 2024.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E53
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Jul 2023
EPC improved fromD60toE53
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
73%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 James Road, Blaengarw, Bridgend, CF32 8BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 James Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

20 James Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£122,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£77,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 August 2024Most recent

    £77,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF32 8BP: £100,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other James Road homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 20 James Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£740

Street avg £1,043

Below

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 James Road

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

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£122k

1 Braich Y Cymer Road, Pontycymer

CF32 8EP

£119k

1 Church Terrace, Blaengarw

CF32 8BD

3 bed1 bath
£117k

1 Cross Street, Blaengarw

CF32 8AP

2 bed1 bath
£129k

1 Bryn Bedw Street, Blaengarw

CF32 8AE

3 bed1 bath
£130k

1 Brynmawr, Bettws

CF32 8SD

£130k

1 Convil Road, Blaengarw

CF32 8BN

2 bed2 bath
£134k

1 Darran Bungalows, Blaengarw

CF32 8NH

£145k

1 Craiglas, Llangeinor

CF32 8PT

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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Nanthir Road — bus stop.

Go deeper on the local area

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

FAQ

Common questions

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