What was the last sold price for 7a, James Close, CF32 9SJ?

7a, James Close, CF32 9SJ last sold for £130,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £72,000 in June 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7a, James Close, CF32 9SJ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 2004 and February 2025, 7a, James Close, CF32 9SJ rose from £72,000 to £130,000, a change of £58,000. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7a, James Close, CF32 9SJ?

The current EPC rating for 7a, James Close, CF32 9SJ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7a, James Close, CF32 9SJ?

7a, James Close, CF32 9SJ has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7a, James Close, CF32 9SJ use?

The latest EPC at 7a, James Close, CF32 9SJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7a, James Close, CF32 9SJ?

7a, James Close, CF32 9SJ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 7a, James Close, CF32 9SJ in?

7a, James Close, CF32 9SJ sits in Bryncethin, Bridgend, Bridgend. It falls within the CF32 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 7a, James Close, CF32 9SJ?

Police records around 7a, James Close, CF32 9SJ show an average of 159 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What is the nearest station to 7a, James Close, CF32 9SJ?

The closest bus stop to 7a, James Close, CF32 9SJ is Bakers Way, 70m away. The nearest rail option is Sarn Rail Station, 914m away.

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7a, James Close, Bryncethin, Bridgend, CF32 9SJ

Extendable3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 7a

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

7a is a two-bedroom 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 9 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 67–84 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include outbuildings. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. 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.

It changed hands recently, sold February 2025 for £130,000. Across 2004–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£173/sq ft) was about 66.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road
OutbuildingsYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 July 2035

8 years remaining

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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Planning

Planning history

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

7a has no planning applications on record.

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.

Latest sale on 7a was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£119,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£130,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

21 February 2025Most recent
£130,000
+68.8%over 11 years
31 July 2013
£77,000
+6.9%over 9 years
24 June 2004
£72,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF32 9SJ: £90,000 (2026–2017).

Nearby sales in CF32 9SJ

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.

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

Price per m²

£1,857

Street avg £1,094

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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

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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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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

159/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bakers Way — bus stop.

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