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7 James Road, Blaengarw, Bridgend, CF32 8BP

Notable views5 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
66 m²
710 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7 James Road

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

7 James Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Blaengarw, Bridgend, Bridgend (CF32 8BP). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). Other recorded features include notable views.

At 66 m² it's 18.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (81 m² median across 27 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£173/sq ft) was about 85.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £123,000 in October 2023.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • Notable viewsYes

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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2013from Aug 2009
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%40%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2023from Jun 2013
EPC improved fromD59toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-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.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 James Road, Blaengarw, Bridgend, CF32 8BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 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.

Price for 7 James Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£133,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 26 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£123,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 October 2023Most recent

    £123,000

    +64.0%over 17 years

  2. 6 July 2006

    £75,000

    +23.0%over 1 year

  3. 25 October 2004

    £61,000

    +306.7%over 3 years

  4. 3 April 2001

    £15,000

    -46.3%over 3 years

  5. 20 February 1998

    £27,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF32 8BP: £99,000 (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.

Price per m² for 7 James Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,864

Street avg £984

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 James Road

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£130k

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1 Cross Street, Blaengarw

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2 bed1 bath
£129k

1 Bryn Bedw Street, Blaengarw

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3 bed1 bath
£148k

1 Brynawel, Bettws

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3 bed
£119k

1 Church Terrace, Blaengarw

CF32 8BD

3 bed1 bath
£134k

1 Darran Bungalows, Blaengarw

CF32 8NH

£130k

1 Brynmawr, Bettws

CF32 8SD

£257k

1 Cwmcoed, Bettws

CF32 8SW

4 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.

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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