16, Austin Close, CF36 5SN

16 Austin Close is a 126 m² / 1,356 sq ft detached home in Porthcawl. It sold for £249,500 in May 2007. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £416k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £326k to £456k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 1 June 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
May 2007 £249,500 14.5% 12.2%
Aug 2002 New build New £132,000 na na
Internal area
126 square metres (1,356 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £1,980 per square metre (£184 per square foot) in May 2007. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £3,304 per square metre (£307 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
May 2007 £249,500 £1,980 £416,284 £3,304
Aug 2002 £132,000 £1,048 £322,962 £2,563

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 126 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £416,284. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Porthcawl are now selling for between £2,590 and £3,620 per square metre (£240 and £336 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 126 m², this implies a valuation between £326,000 and £456,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Council tax band
E
Plot size
299 square metres (3,218 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Planning applications
Planning ref:
August 2011 P/11/515/FUL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
16 Austin Close Porthcawl Bridgend
Description:
Storm Porch To Side Elevation
Planning ref:
July 2011 P/11/374/FUL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
16 Austin Close Porthcawl Bridgend
Description:
Alter And Extend Existing Conservatory To Rear Of Dwelling - Retrospective Application
EPC Inspections
Summary:
15 September 2025 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1996 to 2002
Area:
126 sqm (1,356 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 350 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

16 Austin Close is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £416,284.
  • Based on an internal area of 126 m² and recent prices in Porthcawl, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £326,000 to £456,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 16 Austin Close last sold for £249,500 in May 2007.

HouseMetric shows 16 Austin Close as 126 m² (1,356 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 4 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is C, from an inspection dated 15 September 2025. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 16 Austin Close was in council tax band E. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

16 Austin Close is in postcode CF36 5SN, in Porthcawl. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Austin Close, CF36 5SN or analysis of the Porthcawl property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.