# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CF81 8UQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 18 HEOLDDU CRESCENT, BARGOED, CAERPHILLY CF81 8UQ | | Price | £254,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £245,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 27/07/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,368/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,435 ### Recommendations - B (£900 - £1,500) - G (£220 - £250) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0300-3189-0522-6529-3353) ## Description Welcome to your dream home! This gorgeous 3-bedroom Semi-Detached House is a true gem. You'll fall in love with the double storey extension that gives you even more space to enjoy. Park your cars with ease in the integrated garage and driveway for 2 cars. Inside, the huge master bedroom steals the show. With the potential to easily split into two doubles, this room is a rare find. Plus, the master bed walk-through dressing area adds a touch of luxury. Two bathrooms ensure no more queueing in the mornings, while the open plan kitchen diner is perfect for entertaining. The open plan lounge, complete with a conservatory, is a fantastic space to unwind and relax. Don't miss the attic room with full stairs - a versatile bonus space for a home office, or playroom. This property truly must be seen to appreciate its size and all it has to offer. Properties like this don’t come to market often, so you'll have to be quick! ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144169) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144170) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144171) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144172) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144173) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144174) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144175) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144176) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144177) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144178) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144179) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144180) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144181) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144182) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144183) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144184) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144185) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144186) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144187) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144188) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144189) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144190) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144191) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144192) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144193) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144194) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144195) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144196) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144197) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144198) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144199) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144200) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144201) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144202) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144203) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144204) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144205) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144206) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144207) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144208) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144209) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144210) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144211) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144212) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144213) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144214) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144215) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144216) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164842256/1144217) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/164842256/1144218) - All ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 18 HEOLDDU CRESCENT, BARGOED, CAERPHILLY, CF81 8UQ | £245,000 | 11/03/2026 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 13 ST GWLADYS AVENUE, BARGOED, CAERPHILLY, CF81 8SX | £250,000 | 26/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 1 HEOLDDU AVENUE, BARGOED, CAERPHILLY, CF81 8UT | £145,000 | 08/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 37 HENRY STREET, BARGOED, CAERPHILLY, CF81 8UB | £90,000 | 20/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 67 HEOLDDU CRESCENT, BARGOED, CAERPHILLY, CF81 8US | £115,000 | 02/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 4 HEOLDDU GREEN, BARGOED, CAERPHILLY, CF81 8UN | £167,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 41 HEOLDDU CRESCENT, BARGOED, CAERPHILLY, CF81 8UR | £205,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 88 HEOLDDU CRESCENT, BARGOED, CAERPHILLY, CF81 8US | £198,000 | 31/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 MOUNT PLEASANT, BARGOED, CAERPHILLY, CF81 8UU | £80,000 | 08/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 52 HEOLDDU GROVE, BARGOED, CAERPHILLY, CF81 8UX | £170,000 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 32 ST GWLADYS AVENUE, BARGOED, CAERPHILLY, CF81 8TA | £155,000 | 16/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 26 HEOLDDU CRESCENT, BARGOED, CAERPHILLY, CF81 8UQ | £130,000 | 26/11/2021 | Terraced | | 1 FAIRWAYS, BARGOED, CAERPHILLY, CF81 8TQ | £165,000 | 05/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 6 HEOLDDU DRIVE, BARGOED, CAERPHILLY, CF81 8UP | £147,500 | 11/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | 1 LLANCAYO STREET, BARGOED, CAERPHILLY, CF81 8TD | £85,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 23 HEOLDDU GROVE, BARGOED, CAERPHILLY, CF81 8UX | £70,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 41 HEOLDDU CRESCENT, BARGOED, CAERPHILLY, CF81 8UR | £105,000 | 13/09/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £130,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £143,167 (15 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £179,441 (17 Semi-detached, CF81, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +41.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Caerphilly). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £668/mo - **Realistic:** £742/mo - **Optimistic:** £816/mo ## 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 Terraced House, John St, CF81 | £850/mo | 3 | 0.31 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £850/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £85,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £850/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 24.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-260/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.2% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £1,954/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 27.4% - **10y growth:** 98.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Caerphilly; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 10.9% - **5y growth (index):** 37.1% - **10y growth (index):** 84.8% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)