26 Castle Street, Treorchy, CF42 6UY
About 26 Castle Street
26 Castle Street is a mid-terrace house in Treorchy (CF42 6UY). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).
Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £124,000 sits 69.9% above the 2024 sale of £73,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£94/sq ft) was about 47.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £73,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
26 Castle Street has no planning applications on record.
The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.
Sales history & valuation
26 Castle Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£124,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.0% per year over 19 years.
£73,000
Growth on file: 2.0% per year over 19 years.
Sales timeline
16 May 2024Most recent
£73,000
+46.1%over 18 years9 June 2005
£49,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in CF42 6UY: £72,000 (2024–2021).
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Versus other Castle Street homes
On co₂ emissions, 26 Castle Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,014
Street avg £782
Floor Area
72 m²
Street avg 84 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 4.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
5/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Sunnybank Terrace — bus stop.
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