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113 MERLIN CRESCENT

BRIDGEND, BRIDGEND CF31 4QN

3 beds 68 m² Listed 24 May 2014 (-4405d)

£114,950

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (CF31 4QN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 113 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, BRIDGEND CF31 4QN |
| Price | £114,950 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £110,000 Jul 2014 |

## Description

**KITCHEN/BREAKFAST** **ROOM** **8' 8" x 14' 7" (2.65m x 4.44m)** Access via uPVC obscure glazed door. The kitchen has been comprehensively fitted with a range of wall and base units with roll top laminate work surfaces. Integral appliances to remain include 'Electrolux' oven and grill with 4 ring gas hob and extractor fan above. Space for free standing washing machine and fridge freezer. 'Alpha' combination boiler housed within kitchen. Central ceiling light point. Vinyl flooring. Tiled splashback. uPVC timber effect windows to front and side elevation. Door leads off into:-

**HALLWAY** **16' 3" x 4' 4" (4.97m x 1.34m)** Central ceiling light point. Loft hatch to partially boarded loft space. Original maple strip flooring. Doors lead off into:-

**LOUNGE** **10' 7" x 14' 11" (3.25m x 4.56m)** A principal reception room with uPVC timber effect window to front elevation. Central brick fireplace with recessed log burner style electric fire. Black limestone hearth. Central ceiling light point. Maple strip flooring.

**BEDROOM** **1** **9' 3" x 15' 3" (2.84m x 4.67m)** Double glazed sliding doors providing access to the rear of the property. A good sized master bedroom with built-in cupboard & shelving. Central ceiling light point. Wood floorboards.

**BEDROOM** **2** **14' 2" x 9' 11" (4.33m x 3.04m)** Double glazed sliding doors providing access to the rear garden. Generously sized double bedroom. Central ceiling light point. Wood floorboards. Versatile in use this room is currently occupied as a additional reception room/dining room.

**BEDROOM** **3** **6' 10" x 9' 9" (2.10m x 2.98m)** uPVC timber effect window to side elevation. A comfortable double bedroom with space for additional bedroom furniture. Central ceiling light point. Wood floorboards.

**BATHROOM** **5' 4" x 6' 6" (1.65m x 1.99m)** Fitted with a contemporary three piece white suite comprising low level WC, wall mounted sink and panelled bath with shower over. Central ceiling light point. uPVC obscure glazed window to side elevation. Ceramic tiles to floor. Chrome wall mounted towel radiator.

**OUTSIDE** **** Number 113 Merlin Crescent is approached off the road onto a substantial private drive with parking for up to 4 vehicles. Beyond which is a detached single garage with manual roller shutter door and full electrical services.To the front of the property is a low maintenance paved garden with flower beds and surrounding shrubs, trees and plants.

To the rear of the property and accessed via a garden gate is the rear south easterly facing garden. A substantial garden consisting of a variety of paved seating areas, tiered flower beds & a raised lawned garden. The garden is enclosed and surrounded by mature hedgerow, wood panelled fence and brick built wall. The garden has a variety of mature trees, shrubs and plants and provides a spacious outdoor space.

**SERVICES** **** All mains connected.

**TENURE** **** Freehold.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/46507214/363231) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 113 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QN | £110,000 | 25/07/2014 | Semi-detached |
| 113 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QN | £103,000 | 28/04/2011 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 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)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £227,815 (66 Semi-detached, CF31, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -49.5%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bridgend). 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 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)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.95% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £136,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £108,800

*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 £1,088/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 11.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 8.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £502/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 18.1%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 36.1%
- **10y growth:** 60.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bridgend; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 6.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 32.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 74.7%

## 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)

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Property details

Floor area

68 m²

Last sold

£110,000 Jul 2014

Local average

£227,815 (-49.5%)

Street crime

230 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

A Deceptively Spacious & Well-Presented Semi-Detached Bungalow
Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Lounge, 3 Double Bedrooms
Family Bathroom, Driveway Parking for 4 vehicles
Garage, Front Garden, Large Rear Garden with Patio
No Ongoing Chain, Viewings Recommended. E.R.-'D'.

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 8' 8" x 14' 7" (2.65m x 4.44m) Access via uPVC obscure glazed door. The kitchen has been comprehensively fitted with a range of wall and base units with roll top laminate work surfaces. Integral appliances to remain include 'Electrolux' oven and grill with 4 ring gas hob and extractor fan above. Space for free standing washing machine and fridge freezer. 'Alpha' combination boiler housed within kitchen. Central ceiling light point. Vinyl flooring. Tiled splashback. uPVC timber effect windows to front and side elevation. Door leads off into:-

HALLWAY 16' 3" x 4' 4" (4.97m x 1.34m) Central ceiling light point. Loft hatch to partially boarded loft space. Original maple strip flooring. Doors lead off into:-

LOUNGE 10' 7" x 14' 11" (3.25m x 4.56m) A principal reception room with uPVC timber effect window to front elevation. Central brick fireplace with recessed log burner style electric fire. Black limestone hearth. Central ceiling light point. Maple strip flooring.

BEDROOM 1 9' 3" x 15' 3" (2.84m x 4.67m) Double glazed sliding doors providing access to the rear of the property. A good sized master bedroom with built-in cupboard & shelving. Central ceiling light point. Wood floorboards.

BEDROOM 2 14' 2" x 9' 11" (4.33m x 3.04m) Double glazed sliding doors providing access to the rear garden. Generously sized double bedroom. Central ceiling light point. Wood floorboards. Versatile in use this room is currently occupied as a additional reception room/dining room.

BEDROOM 3 6' 10" x 9' 9" (2.10m x 2.98m) uPVC timber effect window to side elevation. A comfortable double bedroom with space for additional bedroom furniture. Central ceiling light point. Wood floorboards.

BATHROOM 5' 4" x 6' 6" (1.65m x 1.99m) Fitted with a contemporary three piece white suite comprising low level WC, wall mounted sink and panelled bath with shower over. Central ceiling light point. uPVC obscure glazed window to side elevation. Ceramic tiles to floor. Chrome wall mounted towel radiator.

OUTSIDE ** Number 113 Merlin Crescent is approached off the road onto a substantial private drive with parking for up to 4 vehicles. Beyond which is a detached single garage with manual roller shutter door and full electrical services.To the front of the property is a low maintenance paved garden with flower beds and surrounding shrubs, trees and plants.

To the rear of the property and accessed via a garden gate is the rear south easterly facing garden. A substantial garden consisting of a variety of paved seating areas, tiered flower beds & a raised lawned garden. The garden is enclosed and surrounded by mature hedgerow, wood panelled fence and brick built wall. The garden has a variety of mature trees, shrubs and plants and provides a spacious outdoor space.

SERVICES All mains connected.

TENURE ** Freehold.

Listed by

Bridgend

Watts & Morgan

Reference: 46507214

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Price history

7% since 2011

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	25/07/2014 (11 years ago)	£110,000	+6.8%
Sold	28/04/2011 (15 years ago)	£103,000	—

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).

5y growth 36.1%

10y growth 60.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bridgend. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 6.5%

5y (index) 32.4%

10y (index) 74.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Bridgend. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £668/mo

Realistic £742/mo

Optimistic £816/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bridgend.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CF31 4QN

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 6.4% gross yield avg £201,000 sale, £1,075/mo rent

Rent ratio 0.95%

Max investor price (0.8%) £136,000

Target investor price (1%) £108,800

Gross yield 11.4%

Cost-to-rent ratio 8.8×

Monthly cashflow £502/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 18.1%

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).