101 MERLIN CRESCENT
BRIDGEND, BRIDGEND CF31 4QN
£119,950
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
64 m²
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£128,000 Apr 2018
Price per m²
£1,874/m²
Local average
£227,815 (-47.3%)
Street crime
230 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Three bedroom semi det bungalow
- Offering good size accommodation
- Good size lounge / sun lounge
- Bathroom with over bath shower
- Ample parking for four cars
- Good size rear garden/EPC=C
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Description
Situated in a popular well regarded residential area within walking distance of Bryntirion Comprehensive School. Bridgend Town Centre is a few minutes' drive away. Access is easily gained to the A48.
Entrance
Access via part double glazed door to side of property through to:
Kitchen (13' 0" x 8' 9" or 3.95m x 2.67m)
Spot lights to remain. PVCu double glazed window overlooking the front and side. Sabrano high gloss walnut effect fitted kitchen with a range of base and wall units with Chrome handles. Integrated fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Stainless steel one and a half bowl inset sink with mixer tap and roll edge co-ordinating work top. Ceramic tiles to splash back area. Technique Range with double oven, grill and five ring gas hob, large stainless steel canopy above and matching splash back. Kick space heater. Ceramic floor tiling.
Hallway
Artexed ceiling with loft access and ladder. Centre light. Smoke detector. Fitted carpet.
Lounge (14' 11" x 10' 6" or 4.54m x 3.20m)
Artexed ceiling with centre light. PVCu double glazed window overlooking the front. Radiator. Gas point. Telephone point. Controls for central heating. Fitted carpet.
Conservatory (11' 8" x 8' 1" or 3.55m x 2.47m)
Radiator. Vinyl flooring.
Bedroom 1 (14' 7" x 9' 3" or 4.45m x 2.81m)
Artexed ceiling. Vent. Wood panelling to one of the walls. Wardrobes. Fitted carpet.
Bedroom 2
4.28m narrowing to 2.86m x 3.04m
Artexed ceiling. PVCu double glazed window overlooking the rear. Wardrobes which houses the Worcester central heating boiler. Radiator. Fitted carpet.
Bedroom 3 (10' 1" x 6' 11" or 3.08m x 2.10m)
Artexed ceiling. PVCu double glazed window to the side. Radiator. Fitted carpet.
Bathroom (6' 10" x 3' 6" or 2.09m x 1.07m)
Artexed ceiling. PVCu double glazed frosted window to side. Three piece suite in White comprising bath with electric over bath shower and mixer tap, low level w.c and vanity unit. Storage. Ceramic tiles to splash back area. Radiator. Vinyl flooring.
Outside
Enclosed garden to front which is all laid to lawn. Access via double gates through to driveway with ample parking for four cars leading to tandem garage with up and over door, power and light installed. Access via gate through to good size enclosed garden to rear which is laid to lawn and patio.
Directions
Travelling out of Bridgend along Park Street to the traffic lights at Bryntirion Hill at the traffic lights turn right into Merlin Crescent and the property can be found a little way along on the right hand side.
Listed by
Bridgend
Payton Jewell Caines
Reference: 29103399
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 27/01/2014
Expiry date: 26/01/2024 (expired)
Current heating cost: £431/year
Potential heating cost: £378/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,525
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£25)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
All Floors
FENSA Certificates
This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #7842740
Property Details
Street: 101 Merlin Crescent
Town: BRIDGEND
Postcode: CF31 4QN
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows
Certificate Issued: 06/12/2010
Work Completed: 23/11/2010
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #16027175 Recent
Property Details
Street: 101 Merlin Crescent
Town: BRIDGEND
Postcode: CF31 4QN
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 05/11/2023
Work Completed: 24/10/2023
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #16844059 Recent
Property Details
Street: 101 Merlin Crescent
Town: BRIDGEND
Postcode: CF31 4QN
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 15/06/2025
Work Completed: 27/05/2025
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
29% since 2012
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 30/04/2018 (8 years ago) | £128,000 | +11.3% |
| Sold | 23/05/2014 (12 years ago) | £115,000 | +16.2% |
| Sold | 20/12/2012 (13 years ago) | £99,000 | — |
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 |
| 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 |
| 111 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QN | £190,000 | 21/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Area average: £197,747 (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 | 0.8 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 | 93 |
| 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 | 230 |
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 | 0.4 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 | 0.28 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 | 0.87 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Garfield Avenue, CF31 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 1.06 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).