93 MERLIN CRESCENT
BRIDGEND, BRIDGEND CF31 4QN
Main Image Kitchen Lounge Not Specified Sitting Room Hallway Kitchen Kitchen Inner Hallway Lounge Lounge Lounge Lounge Sitting Room Sitting Room Sitting Room Bathroom Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Frontage Front Garden Front Garden Rear Garden Rear Garden Rear Garden Rear Garden Rear Garden Rear Garden Rear Garden Not Specified Not Specified
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
73 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£190,000 Oct 2024
Price per m²
£2,740/m²
Local average
£227,815 (-12.2%)
Street crime
181 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Extended semi detached traditional bungalow
- 2 Bedrooms (previously 3, bed 3 can be reinstated by adding stud wall)
- Mature front and southerly facing rear garden
- Detached Garage and driveway parking
- Part modernisation required
- Lounge with orginal wood strip flooring
- convenient location, ideal location for families or first time buyer. Approximately 1.5 miles from Bridgend Town Centre
- Convenient for local schools, shops and bus links. The M4 is within 3.5 miles at Junction 36
- uPVC double glazing and Combi gas central heating
- Council Tax Band C. EPC:D
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Situated in a convenient location, ideal location for families or first time buyer. Approximately 1.5 miles from Bridgend Town Centre. Convenient for local schools, shops and bus links. The M4 is within 3.5 miles at Junction 36 (Sarn)
The property has accommodation comprising extended hallway, kitchen, inner hallway, lounge with original woodstrip flooring, archway to sitting room, bathroom and two bedrooms.
The property has uPVC double glazing and Combi gas central heating. Visit our new and improved website for more information.
Listed by
Bridgend
Peter Morgan
Reference: 145536077
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 04/08/2022
Current heating cost: £467/year
Potential heating cost: £368/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,525
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£25)
- 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)
Floorplans
Not Specified
EPC Graphs
EPC Graph
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 11/10/2024 (1 year ago) | £190,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 FFORDD Y DDERWEN, BRIDGEND, CF31 4TQ | £220,000 | 17/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 27 BURNS CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4PY | £195,000 | 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 111 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QN | £190,000 | 21/02/2025 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 6 BROWNING CLOSE, BRIDGEND, CF31 4PT | £100,000 | 04/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 19 TENNYSON DRIVE, BRIDGEND, CF31 4PU | £200,000 | 27/04/2023 | 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: £191,447 (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 |
| Train station | Wildmill | 0.7 miles |
| University | Union School of Theology | 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 | 82 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Public order | 22 |
| Drugs | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 181 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 | 0.4 miles | — (No rating) |
| Ysgol Bryn Castell | Other | 0.4 miles | — (No rating) |
| Bryntirion Infants School | Other | 0.5 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 Semi-Detached House, Merlin Crescent, CF31 | £1,075/mo | 3 | 0.29 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Heol Yr Ysgol, CF31 | £950/mo | 3 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Cemetery Road, CF31 | £455/mo | 3 | 0.7 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Llys Eglwys, CF31 | £4,000/mo | 3 | 0.88 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Garfield Avenue, CF31 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 1.05 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Cheltenham Terrace, CF31 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 1.2 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,455/mo (6 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
- 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).