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Chimney Tops, James Road, Blaengarw, Bridgend, CF32 8BP

Estimated value

£359,000

  • Since the 2013 sale (£228,000)+57%
  • Against CF32 8BP's recent median (£100,000)+259%

Newest record on this page: March 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
198 m²
2131 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£359,000

  • Against its 2013 sale (£228,000)+57%
  • Against CF32 8BP's recent median (£100,000)+259%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for Chimney Tops is modelled from its 198 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CF32 8BP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    198 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2026

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2013

  • Recent sales in CF32 8BP

    5 sales, median £100,000 (2026–2024)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: March 2026Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
PlanningNone on this homeFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Chimney Tops valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 February 2013Most recent

    £228,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF32 8BP: £100,000 (2026–2024).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About Chimney Tops

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

Chimney Tops is a detached house in Blaengarw, Bridgend, Bridgend (CF32 8BP). It has a recorded floor area of 198 m² (around 2131 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 198 m² the property is well over the postcode median (77 m² across 27 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £359,000 sits 57.5% above the 2013 sale of £228,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£107/sq ft) was about 19.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in February 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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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.

Chimney Tops's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
6.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Jun 2012
EPC improved fromD60toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

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

Chimney Tops 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.

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.

Chimney Tops outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,152

Street avg £1,017

Above

Floor Area

198 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.0 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly below
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

Nanthir Road — bus stop.

Nearest stops

  • Nanthir RoadBus stop73m
  • Blaengarw Community CentreBus stop125m
  • King Edward StreetBus stop285m
  • Blaengarw HotelBus stop294m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences1,125 reports47%
  • Anti-social Behaviour307 reports13%
  • Public Order256 reports11%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson166 reports7%

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Comparables

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Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for Chimney Tops is modelled from its 198 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CF32 8BP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for Chimney Tops. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for Chimney Tops was lodged in January 2026 at band C and is valid until January 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to Chimney Tops. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. Schools and stops are measured in a straight line from CF32 8BP.
Council tax band
Chimney Tops is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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