18 JOHN STREET
ABERDARE, HIRWAUN, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF CF44 9TB
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
65 m²
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£135,000 Jul 2025
Price per m²
£1,999/m²
Local average
£116,898 (+11.2%)
Street crime
34 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Modern Property
- Beautifully Refurbished to a High Standard
- Large Reception Room
- Stylish Kitchen Featuring new worktops and appliances
- Newly Fitted Shower Room
- 2 Bright and Airy Bedrooms
- Rear Garden Leading to Wide Open Green Space
- Short Distance to Aberdare Train Station
- Close to many nearby amenities including shops and restaurants
Additional details
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- On street
- Garden
- Rear garden
Description
This property presents a fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers looking for a comfortable and spacious home, or an investor looking to expand their portfolio. Situated in close proximity are the Brecon Beacons, close to nearby transport links including Aberdare train station and easy access to A465 to Swansea and Merthyr or A470 to Cardiff. Alongside excellent local amenities and schools within easy reach, this home is perfect for families or those looking to settle down in a friendly community.
ENQUIRIES
For all enquiries, viewing requests or to create your own listing please visit the Emoov website.
If calling, please quote reference: S3331
Listed by
Chelmsford
Griffin Residential Limited
Reference: 155154620
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 12/12/2023
Expiry date: 11/12/2033
Current heating cost: £1,323/year
Potential heating cost: £941/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,910
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£10)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #9320987
Property Details
Street: 18 John Street
Town: Hirwaun
Postcode: CF44 9TB
Installation Details
Items: 4 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 11/02/2013
Work Completed: 10/10/2012
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #4328516
Property Details
Street: 18 John Street
Town: Hirwaun
Postcode: CF44 9TB
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 19/12/2006
Work Completed: 08/12/2006
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
121% since 2023
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 30/07/2025 (10 months ago) | £135,000 | +121.3% |
| Sold | 18/12/2023 (2 years ago) | £61,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23A MERTHYR ROAD, HIRWAUN, ABERDARE, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF44 9PB | £76,000 | 13/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 11 ELM GROVE, HIRWAUN, ABERDARE, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF44 9TG | £87,000 | 11/08/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 7 JOHN STREET, HIRWAUN, ABERDARE, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF44 9TB | £165,000 | 21/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 2 THE PANDY, HIRWAUN, ABERDARE, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF44 9SY | £94,800 | 06/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 4 BETHEL PLACE, HIRWAUN, ABERDARE, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF44 9PD | £101,500 | 05/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 26 STATION ROAD, HIRWAUN, ABERDARE, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF44 9TA | £68,250 | 10/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 14 ELM GROVE, HIRWAUN, ABERDARE, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF44 9TG | £155,000 | 08/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 13 BRYNSIRIOL, HIRWAUN, ABERDARE, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF44 9TN | £80,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 38 BETHEL PLACE, HIRWAUN, ABERDARE, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF44 9PD | £104,000 | 09/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 8 STATION ROAD, HIRWAUN, ABERDARE, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF44 9TA | £135,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 81 TRAMWAY, HIRWAUN, ABERDARE, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF44 9NY | £75,000 | 21/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 17 CRAWSHAY STREET, HIRWAUN, ABERDARE, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF44 9TT | £100,000 | 19/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 30 MERTHYR ROAD, HIRWAUN, ABERDARE, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF44 9PB | £119,950 | 03/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 CEFNDON TERRACE, HIRWAUN, ABERDARE, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF44 9TE | £75,000 | 15/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 36 SWANSEA ROAD, HIRWAUN, ABERDARE, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF44 9PF | £85,000 | 22/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 63 TRAMWAY, HIRWAUN, ABERDARE, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF44 9PA | £76,000 | 20/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 53 HIGH STREET, HIRWAUN, ABERDARE, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF44 9SW | £143,400 | 21/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 RAILWAY TERRACE, HIRWAUN, ABERDARE, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF44 9TH | £140,000 | 01/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 ELM GROVE, HIRWAUN, ABERDARE, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF44 9TG | £125,000 | 01/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 TUDOR AVENUE, HIRWAUN, ABERDARE, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF44 9TY | £236,500 | 23/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 19 CRAWSHAY STREET, HIRWAUN, ABERDARE, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF44 9TT | £115,000 | 11/02/2022 | Terraced |
Street average: £165,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £109,620 (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): Rhondda Cynon Taf. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Rhondda Cynon Taf. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Hirwaun Fire Station | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 2.1 miles |
| Shop | Autocare | 2.3 miles |
| Train station | Aberdare | 3.4 miles |
| Train station | Cwmbach | 4.8 miles |
| University | Merthyr Tydfil College | 5.3 miles |
| Hospital | Priory Hospital Ty Cwm Rhondda | 7.1 miles |
| Hospital | Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda | 7.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total incidents | 34 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hirwaun Nursery School | Other | 0.3 miles | — (No rating) |
| Hirwaun Primary School | Other | 0.4 miles | — (No rating) |
| Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun | Other | 0.7 miles | — (No rating) |
| Penywaun Infants School | Other | 1.3 miles | — (No rating) |
| Penywaun Junior School | Other | 1.3 miles | — (No rating) |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).