Sold STC Semi-detached

18 CASTLE STREET

MAESTEG, BRIDGEND CF34 9YH

3 beds 1 baths 1,087 sq ft Listed 15 Feb 2024 (-842d)

£135,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CF34 9YH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 18 CASTLE STREET, MAESTEG, BRIDGEND CF34 9YH |
| Price | £135,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 101 m² |
| Last sold | £140,000 May 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £1,722/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £23,900

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2517-3034-7202-3634-9200)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

A well presented three bedroom property offered for sale within walking to Maesteg Town Centre. This property would make an ideal first time buy and viewing is highly recommended.

**DESCRIPTION**

A well presented three bedroom property offered for sale within walking distance to Maesteg Town Centre. This property would make an ideal first time buy and viewing is highly recommended. Internally the property comprises entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility room and cloakroom to the ground floor. To the first floor are three bedrooms plus family bathroom. To the outside of the property is an enclosed garden. Viewing highly recommended - to book your appointment please call Peter Alan Maesteg on   or book your appointment online 24/7 at

**Hallway**

**Lounge**

**Dining Room**

**Kitchen**

**Utility / Cloakroom**

**First Floor**

**Bedroom 1**

**Bedroom 2**

**Bedroom 3**

**Bathroom**

**Garden**

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.

3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.

5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER PETER ALAN NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

## Property Photos

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/144781307/627625) - EPC

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 18 CASTLE STREET, MAESTEG, BRIDGEND, CF34 9YH | £140,000 | 31/05/2024 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 44 CASTLE STREET, MAESTEG, BRIDGEND, CF34 9YH | £125,000 | 09/05/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 16 CASTLE STREET, MAESTEG, BRIDGEND, CF34 9YH | £160,000 | 25/10/2024 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 26 CASTLE STREET, MAESTEG, BRIDGEND, CF34 9YH | £88,000 | 23/06/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 8 CASTLE STREET, MAESTEG, BRIDGEND, CF34 9YH | £180,000 | 21/03/2023 | Detached |
| 13 RIVER STREET, MAESTEG, BRIDGEND, CF34 9YR | £140,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 10 CASTLE STREET, MAESTEG, BRIDGEND, CF34 9YH | £82,500 | 16/11/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 47 - 48 CASTLE STREET, MAESTEG, BRIDGEND, CF34 9YH | £160,000 | 09/06/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] 35 CASTLE STREET, MAESTEG, BRIDGEND, CF34 9YH | £67,000 | 17/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 79 CASTLE STREET, MAESTEG, BRIDGEND, CF34 9YL | £160,000 | 09/11/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £123,214 (7 sales)
**Area average:** £150,000 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £157,360 (25 Semi-detached, CF34, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -14.2%

## 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

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.55% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £92,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £74,200

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,337/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 18%
- **10y growth:** 40.6%

## 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

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

101 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£140,000 May 2024

Price per m²

£1,337/m²

Local average

£157,360 (-14.2%)

Street crime

126 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Council Tax Band - B
Three Bedroom
Semi-Detached
Two Reception Rooms
Close to Town Centre

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

SUMMARY
A well presented three bedroom property offered for sale within walking to Maesteg Town Centre. This property would make an ideal first time buy and viewing is highly recommended.

DESCRIPTION
A well presented three bedroom property offered for sale within walking distance to Maesteg Town Centre. This property would make an ideal first time buy and viewing is highly recommended. Internally the property comprises entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility room and cloakroom to the ground floor. To the first floor are three bedrooms plus family bathroom. To the outside of the property is an enclosed garden. Viewing highly recommended - to book your appointment please call Peter Alan Maesteg on or book your appointment online 24/7 at

Hallway

Lounge

Dining Room

Kitchen

Utility / Cloakroom

First Floor

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bathroom

Garden

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER PETER ALAN NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Maesteg

Peter Alan - Connells

Reference: 144781307

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 29/02/2024

Current heating cost: £1,722/year

Potential heating cost: £1,050/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £23,900

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	31/05/2024 (2 years ago)	£140,000	—

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
Same street 44 CASTLE STREET, MAESTEG, BRIDGEND, CF34 9YH	£125,000	09/05/2025	Terraced
Same street 16 CASTLE STREET, MAESTEG, BRIDGEND, CF34 9YH	£160,000	25/10/2024	Semi-detached
Same street 26 CASTLE STREET, MAESTEG, BRIDGEND, CF34 9YH	£88,000	23/06/2023	Terraced
Same street 8 CASTLE STREET, MAESTEG, BRIDGEND, CF34 9YH	£180,000	21/03/2023	Detached
13 RIVER STREET, MAESTEG, BRIDGEND, CF34 9YR	£140,000	18/11/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 10 CASTLE STREET, MAESTEG, BRIDGEND, CF34 9YH	£82,500	16/11/2022	Terraced
Same street 47 - 48 CASTLE STREET, MAESTEG, BRIDGEND, CF34 9YH	£160,000	09/06/2022	Other
Same street 35 CASTLE STREET, MAESTEG, BRIDGEND, CF34 9YH	£67,000	17/03/2022	Terraced
79 CASTLE STREET, MAESTEG, BRIDGEND, CF34 9YL	£160,000	09/11/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £123,214 (7 sales)

Area average: £150,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 18%

10y growth 40.6%

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

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Unknown	0.0 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Train station	Maesteg	0.1 miles
Train station	Maesteg Ewenny Road	0.4 miles
University	Union School of Theology	7.4 miles
Hospital	Porthcawl Medical Centre	8.6 miles
Hospital	Priory Hospital Ty Cwm Rhondda	8.8 miles
University	Swansea University	11.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	49
Anti-social behaviour	22
Criminal damage and arson	11
Public order	11
Shoplifting	10
Burglary	6
Other crime	5
Vehicle crime	5
Other theft	4
Drugs	3
Total incidents	126

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
St Mary's & St Patrick's Catholic Primary School	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
Maesteg School	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
Plasnewydd Primary School	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
YGG Cynwyd Sant	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
Nantyffyllon Primary School	Other	0.8 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.55%

Max investor price (0.8%) £92,750

Target investor price (1%) £74,200

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).