111 MERLIN CRESCENT
BRIDGEND, BRIDGEND CF31 4QN
£200,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
83 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£190,000 Feb 2025
Price per m²
£2,410/m²
Local average
£227,815 (-12.2%)
Street crime
231 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- A spacious three bedroom semi-detached dormer bungalow situated in the popular location in Cefn Glas.
- Located within walking distance of local schools, shops, amenities and Bridgend Town Centre.
- Entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, study, bathroom, sitting room/ground floor bedroom.
- First floor landing, two double bedrooms and a shower room.
- Externally offering a private driveway with off-road parking and garage/store with power supply.
- Chain Free.
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
About The Property - Entered via a PVC front door into the entrance hallway with vinyl flooring and all doors lead off. The kitchen to the front of the property has been fitted with coordinating wall and base units with complementary laminate work surfaces over with laminate flooring, tiling to the walls and a window to the front. There is a freestanding 4-ring gas hob with oven, grill and extractor fan over and a one and a quarter bowl sink with drainer. Space is provided for further appliances and there is a window to the front. The living room is a great sized reception room with carpeted flooring, large window overlooking the front and a central feature fireplace with hearth and surround. The sitting room/potential ground floor double room has carpeted flooring, windows to the rear, two sets of built-in storage and a central fireplace. The ground floor bathroom is fitted with a 3-piece suite comprising of a panelled bath with overhead shower and screen, WC and wash-hand basin with tiling to the walls, vinyl flooring and an obscured window to the side.
The dining room has vinyl flooring, double doors opening out to the rear garden and staircase leading up to the first floor.
The first floor landing leads into bedroom and is a great size main bedroom with carpeted flooring, built-in cupboard with storage in the eaves and two sets of windows to the front. Bedroom two is a double bedroom with carpeted flooring and window to the rear. The first floor shower room is fitted with a 3-piece suite comprising of a corner shower cubicle, WC and wash-hand basin with tiled flooring, tiling to the walls and window to the front.
Gardens And Grounds - Approached off Merlin Crescent the property benefits from a private driveway to the front and side with off-road parking for numerous vehicles leading down to the single garage/store. The garage has a PVC door with lights and power supply and two windows to the rear. To the rear of the property is a generous enclosed garden with a spacious decked area perfect for outdoor furniture, the remainder is laid to lawn with a paved pathway leading up to a further outdoor store.
Additional Information - Freehold. All mains services connected. EPC Rating “E”. Council Tax Band “C”.
Listed by
Bridgend
Watts & Morgan
Reference: 155654072
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 29/11/2024
Expiry date: 28/11/2034
Current heating cost: £1,589/year
Potential heating cost: £914/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £13,600
Recommendations
- Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #198862
Property Details
Street: 111 Merlin Crescent
Town: BRIDGEND
Postcode: CF31 4QN
Installation Details
Items: 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 06/12/2002
Work Completed: 10/10/2002
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
239% since 2000
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 21/02/2025 (1 year ago) | £190,000 | +239.3% |
| Sold | 12/07/2000 (25 years ago) | £56,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132 LLANGEWYDD ROAD, BRIDGEND, CF31 4JX | £177,000 | 18/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 27 BURNS CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4PY | £195,000 | 17/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 12 FFORDD Y DDERWEN, BRIDGEND, CF31 4TQ | £220,000 | 17/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 10 CHISWICK CLOSE, BRIDGEND, CF31 4RA | £235,000 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 8 FFORDD Y DDERWEN, BRIDGEND, CF31 4TQ | £250,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 79 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QW | £180,000 | 21/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 17 BYRON AVENUE, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QD | £164,000 | 29/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 104 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QN | £208,000 | 16/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 21 TENNYSON DRIVE, BRIDGEND, CF31 4PU | £210,000 | 29/04/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 93 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QN | £190,000 | 11/10/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 15 WILLESDEN ROAD, BRIDGEND, CF31 4RE | £167,480 | 20/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 4 BROWNING CLOSE, BRIDGEND, CF31 4PT | £222,500 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 9 CAER HEN EGLWYS, BRIDGEND, CF31 4TH | £165,000 | 14/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 3 HEOL YR ENFYS, BRIDGEND, CF31 4UQ | £205,000 | 25/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 10 COED TY MAEN, BRIDGEND, CF31 4TG | £217,000 | 25/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 83 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QW | £170,000 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 BARNES AVENUE, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QZ | £185,000 | 27/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 21 MILTON DRIVE, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QE | £161,000 | 21/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 175 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QL | £225,000 | 09/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 36 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QW | £229,950 | 26/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 47 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QW | £170,000 | 22/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 TENNYSON DRIVE, BRIDGEND, CF31 4PU | £162,000 | 19/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 128 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QN | £234,000 | 23/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 134 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QN | £210,000 | 11/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 114 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QN | £175,000 | 30/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 97 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QN | £200,000 | 17/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £202,833 (6 sales)
Area average: £195,547 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bridgend. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Bridgend. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bridgend.
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Westminster Way | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Londis Bryntirion Post Office | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Spar | 0.3 miles |
| Bus stop | Beechwood Avenue | 0.4 miles |
| University | Union School of Theology | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Wildmill | 0.8 miles |
| Hospital | Glanrhyd Hospital | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Bridgend | 1.0 miles |
| Hospital | Princess of Wales Hospital | 1.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 94 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 |
| Public order | 31 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total incidents | 231 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryntirion Comprehensive School | Other | 0.2 miles | — (No rating) |
| Cefn Glas Infant School | Other | 0.2 miles | — (No rating) |
| Llangewydd Junior School | Other | 0.3 miles | — (No rating) |
| Ysgol Bryn Castell | Other | 0.4 miles | — (No rating) |
| Bryntirion Infants School | Other | 0.5 miles | — (No rating) |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).