Sold STC Semi-detached

134 MERLIN CRESCENT

BRIDGEND, BRIDGEND CF31 4QN

3 beds 1 baths 883 sq ft Listed 26 Dec 2021 (-1630d)

£200,000

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

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 134 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, BRIDGEND CF31 4QN |
| Price | £200,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 82 m² |
| Last sold | £210,000 Jul 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 24/11/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £516/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,950

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- E (£50)
- 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/9390-2255-6190-2629-7145)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

**DESCRIPTION**

Coming soon is this three bedroom semi-detached property offered for sale with no ongoing chain in the popular location of Cefn Glas, Bridgend. This lovely home is situated close to local amenities and transport links and also benefits from a single extension to the rear creating a generous kitchen/diner. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the space on offer. Call   to register your interest.

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.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/118031219/363181) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/118031219/363186) - EPC

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 134 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QN | £210,000 | 11/07/2022 | 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 |
| [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 |
| [Same street] 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 |
| 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] 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:** £199,500 (6 sales)
**Area average:** £191,447 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £227,815 (66 Semi-detached, CF31, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -12.2%

## 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

## 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:** 0.54% (weak for cashflow)
- **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:** 6.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 15.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £167/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.4%

*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:** £2,439/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 36.9%
- **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

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

82 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£210,000 Jul 2022

Price per m²

£2,439/m²

Local average

£227,815 (-12.2%)

Street crime

230 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Semi-Detached
Three Bedrooms
No Ongoing Chain
Driveway
Extension To The Rear

Additional details

Parking: Off street
Garden: Front garden, Back garden

Description

SUMMARY
Coming soon is this three bedroom semi-detached property offered for sale with no ongoing chain in the popular location of Cefn Glas, Bridgend. This lovely home is situated close to local amenities and transport links and also benefits from a single extension to the rear.

DESCRIPTION
Coming soon is this three bedroom semi-detached property offered for sale with no ongoing chain in the popular location of Cefn Glas, Bridgend. This lovely home is situated close to local amenities and transport links and also benefits from a single extension to the rear creating a generous kitchen/diner. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the space on offer. Call to register your interest.

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

Bridgend

Peter Alan - Connells

Reference: 118031219

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 25/11/2021

Expiry date: 24/11/2031

Current heating cost: £516/year

Potential heating cost: £447/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,950

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£50)
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)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	11/07/2022 (3 years ago)	£210,000	—

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
Same street 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
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 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: £199,500 (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).

5y growth 36.9%

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 0.54%

Max investor price (0.8%) £136,000

Target investor price (1%) £108,800

Gross yield 6.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 15.3×

Monthly cashflow £167/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 3.4%

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).