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42 James Road, Blaengarw, Bridgend, CF32 8BP

Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
97 m²
1044 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 42 James Road

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

42 James Road is an end-of-terrace house in Blaengarw, Bridgend, Bridgend (CF32 8BP). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £140,000 sits 100% above the 2025 sale of £70,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£67/sq ft) was about 28% below the postcode norm. A recent sale: £70,000 in May 2025. At 97 m² it's 26% larger than the typical home in the postcode (77 m² median across 27 EPCs).

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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 Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 James Road, Blaengarw, Bridgend, CF32 8BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 James Road has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

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

Current estimate

£140,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£70,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 May 2025Most recent

    £70,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF32 8BP: £100,000 (2024–2023).

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 years held, 42 James Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£722

Street avg £1,044

Below

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 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.
£145k

1 Craiglas, Llangeinor

CF32 8PT

£134k

1 Darran Bungalows, Blaengarw

CF32 8NH

£147k

1 Church Street, Blaengarw

CF32 8BB

£148k

1 Brynawel, Bettws

CF32 8SA

3 bed
£130k

1 Brynmawr, Bettws

CF32 8SD

£130k

1 Convil Road, Blaengarw

CF32 8BN

2 bed2 bath
£151k

1 Clos Celyn, Bettws

CF32 8RQ

£129k

1 Bryn Bedw Street, Blaengarw

CF32 8AE

3 bed1 bath
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.

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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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