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7 James Close, Bryncethin, Bridgend, CF32 9SJ

Property type
Detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 7 James Close

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

7 James Close is a detached house in Bryncethin, Bridgend, Bridgend (CF32 9SJ). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 70 m² this is the 4th smallest of 7 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 67–83 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor.

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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 2)
Jul 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Aug 2012
EPC improved fromD57toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 James Close, Bryncethin, Bridgend, CF32 9SJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 James Close 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.

7 James Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£107,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF32 9SJ: £79,000 (2025–2017).

On the street

Versus other James Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 7 James Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 James Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

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.
£107k

1 Brynheulog Court, Brynmenyn

CF32 9LG

£112k

1 Bakers Way, Bryncethin

CF32 9RJ

£100k

1 Chapel Street, Brynmenyn

CF32 9LD

£146k

1 Bayliss Road, Bryncethin

CF32 9NX

£158k

1 Bristol Street, Aberkenfig

CF32 9BW

3 bed1 bath
£164k

1 Cae Bryn Terrace, Brynmenyn

CF32 9HN

£179k

1 Brynhyfryd, Sarn

CF32 9UR

£189k

1 Abergarw Road, Brynmenyn

CF32 9LF

3 bed2 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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bakers Way — 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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 7 James Close, Bryncethin, Bridgend, CF32 9SJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.