What kind of home is 2 St Albans Cottages, CF42 5DE?

2 St Albans Cottages, CF42 5DE is a detached house.

What did 2 St Albans Cottages, CF42 5DE sell for?

2 St Albans Cottages, CF42 5DE last sold for £125,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £10,000 in June 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 St Albans Cottages, CF42 5DE appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between June 2002 and March 2023, 2 St Albans Cottages, CF42 5DE rose from £10,000 to £125,000, a change of £115,000. That works out to roughly +12.9% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 St Albans Cottages, CF42 5DE?

The current EPC rating for 2 St Albans Cottages, CF42 5DE is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in November 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 St Albans Cottages, CF42 5DE?

2 St Albans Cottages, CF42 5DE has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 St Albans Cottages, CF42 5DE use?

The latest EPC at 2 St Albans Cottages, CF42 5DE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 St Albans Cottages, CF42 5DE?

2 St Albans Cottages, CF42 5DE is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2 St Albans Cottages, CF42 5DE in?

2 St Albans Cottages, CF42 5DE sits in Treherbert, Treorchy, Treorchy. It falls within the CF42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 St Albans Cottages, CF42 5DE?

Police records around 2 St Albans Cottages, CF42 5DE show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What is the nearest station to 2 St Albans Cottages, CF42 5DE?

The closest bus stop to 2 St Albans Cottages, CF42 5DE is Tynewydd Bridge, 84m away. The nearest rail option is Treherbert Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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2 St Albans Cottages, Treherbert, Treorchy, CF42 5DE

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 2 St Albans Cottages

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

2 St Albans Cottages is a detached house in Treherbert, Treorchy, Treorchy (CF42 5DE). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2013) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Last sale on file: £125,000 in March 2023. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £152,000 is 21.6% above the 2023 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2017.

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Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

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 Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Nov 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2013

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Mar 2009

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 St Albans Cottages, Treherbert, Treorchy, CF42 5DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 2 St Albans Cottages.

Jul 2017
ExtensionOutline
In report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Two storey side extension.
Reference
17/5053/41
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 2 St Albans Cottages has grown more than fourfold since the 2002 starting point.

Current estimate

£152,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.9% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£125,000

Growth on file: 12.9% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

24 March 2023Most recent
£125,000
+98.4%over 1 year
17 August 2021
£63,000
+31.3%over 7 years
4 March 2014
£48,000
+380.0%over 11 years
16 June 2002
£10,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in CF42 5DE: £91,500 (2022–2006).

Nearby sales in CF42 5DE

3 St Albans Cottages, Treherbert, Treorchy, CF42 5DE
Sold May 2022
£152,000

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Area

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Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Tynewydd Bridge — bus stop.

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