For sale Detached

133 BIRCHGROVE STREET

PORTH, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF CF39 9UY

3 beds 1 baths 1,227 sq ft Listed 11 Nov 2025 (-358d)

£175,000

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Reduced on 16 Sep 2026 · Was £180,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

114 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£173,500 Jun 2023

Price per m²

£1,535/m²

Local average

£262,416 (-33.3%)

Street crime

113 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Key features

  • Council Tax Band B
  • Detached house
  • Spacious reception room
  • Excellent public transport links
  • Close to local amenities
  • Beautiful green spaces nearby
  • Spacious reception room with bay window

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
On street
Garden
Back garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

SUMMARY
This immaculate three-bedroom detached house at 133 Birchgrove Street, Porth offers stylish, move-in ready living with a spacious reception room, a versatile converted attic, and excellent transport links—ideal for first-time buyers and families seeking comfort and convenience.


DESCRIPTION
Presenting an immaculate three-bedroom detached house at 133 Birchgrove Street, Porth, CF39 9UY, this property offers an exceptional opportunity for first time buyers and families seeking a stylish and comfortable home in a well-connected location.

Upon entering the property, you are greeted by a spacious reception room featuring a beautiful bay window, allowing natural light to flood the space and creating a warm, inviting atmosphere—ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The property further benefits from a well-appointed kitchen, thoughtfully designed to accommodate family life and culinary pursuits.

Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms provide ample space for rest and privacy, making this home particularly suitable for growing families. A modern bathroom completes the upper level, ensuring convenience and comfort for all residents. A notable highlight of this residence is the converted attic room, offering versatile additional space perfect for a home office, playroom, or guest accommodation.

Set within easy reach of superb public transport links, commuting and access to local amenities could not be more convenient. Meticulously maintained throughout, the property combines classic style with contemporary features, ensuring move-in ready accommodation suitable for a range of buyers.

Please note that an AML fee is chargeable once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks.

Lounge 23' 7" x 9' 11" ( 7.19m x 3.02m )
Large rear aspect bay window, front aspect window, door to porvh, entrance to kitchen

Kitchen 19' 9" x 10' 2" ( 6.02m x 3.10m )
Front and rear aspect window, modern fitted appliances, fitted cupboards, sapce for utility room

Hall 9' 10" x 5' 7" ( 3.00m x 1.70m )

Bedroom 1 13' 1" x 8' 1" ( 3.99m x 2.46m )
Two front aspect windows, door to landing

Bedroom 2 10' 10" x 10' 4" ( 3.30m x 3.15m )
Two front aspect windows, door to hallway

Bedroom 3 9' 8" x 11' 4" ( 2.95m x 3.45m )
Two rear aspect windows, door to hallway

Bathroom 6' 7" x 8' 10" ( 2.01m x 2.69m )
Rear aspect window, bathtub with shower, sink basin, toilet, door to landing

Attic Room 13' 3" x 19' 9" ( 4.04m x 6.02m )



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER PETER ALAN NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Pontypridd

Peter Alan - Connells

Reference: 169220870

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 20/02/2023

Expiry date: 19/02/2033

Current heating cost: £1,059/year

Potential heating cost: £615/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £23,500

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

INSPIRE registered land data is not available for this location yet.

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #12713192

Property Details

Street: 133 Birchgrove Street

Town: PORTH

Postcode: CF39 9UY

Installation Details

Items: 13 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 20/12/2017

Work Completed: 18/10/2017

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £175,000 +0.9%
Sold 02/06/2023 (3 years ago) £173,500 —

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
MOUNT PLEASANT HOUSE 1 TROEDYRHIW ROAD, PORTH, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF39 0NA £260,000 05/06/2023 Detached

Area average: £260,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -8.1%
10y growth 12.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Rhondda Cynon Taf. Series: Detached. As of August 2026.

1y (index) 3.6%
5y (index) 23%
10y (index) 65.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Rhondda Cynon Taf. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £672/mo
Realistic £747/mo
Optimistic £822/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Shop TSP Sports Massage 0.1 miles
Shop Contrast Welllness Club 0.1 miles
Bus stop Unknown 0.2 miles
Train station Porth 0.3 miles
Bus stop Porth Interchange Bay 7 0.3 miles
Train station Dinas Rhondda 1.2 miles
Hospital Dewi Sant Hospital 3.1 miles
Hospital Royal Glamorgan Hospital 4.8 miles
University Union School of Theology 11.4 miles
University University of South Wales 12.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 40
Anti-social behaviour 25
Public order 16
Criminal damage and arson 8
Shoplifting 7
Burglary 6
Other theft 4
Other crime 3
Vehicle crime 2
Drugs 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 113

Within 1 mile during Aug 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Porth Community School Other 0.4 miles — (No rating)
Ynyshir Junior School Other 0.5 miles — (No rating)
Ysgol G. G. Llwyncelyn Other 0.5 miles — (No rating)
Ynyshir Primary School Other 0.5 miles — (No rating)
Ynyshir Infants School Other 0.7 miles — (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
3 Bed Flat, Station St, CF39 £900/mo 3 0.29 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Penmain St, CF39 £2,400/mo 3 0.3 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Gynor Avenue, CF39 £795/mo 3 0.39 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Gynor Avenue, CF39 £795/mo 3 0.39 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Whitting St, CF39 £825/mo 3 0.46 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Morgan Terrace, CF39 £1,000/mo 3 0.58 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Rickards Street, CF39 £895/mo 3 0.6 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, High St, CF39 £850/mo 3 0.88 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Brocks Terrace, CF39 £850/mo 3 1.22 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,034/mo (9 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.49%
Max investor price (0.8%) £106,250
Target investor price (1%) £85,000
Gross yield 5.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 17.2×
Monthly cashflow £51/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 1.2%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).