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21 Ocean Buildings, Bute Crescent, Cardiff, CF10 5AY

Notable views
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 3rd
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
103 m²
1109 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 21 Ocean Buildings

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

21 Ocean Buildings is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Cardiff (CF10 5AY). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include notable views. Period features are noted in the property record.

At 103 m² the property is well over the postcode median (78 m² across 27 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2017–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £230,000 is 10.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£188/sq ft) was about 20.4% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: December 2020 at £208,500.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • Period featuresYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 August 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Jul 2010
EPC improved fromD63toC73
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
33%91%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century3rd Floor MaisonetteEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Ocean Buildings, Bute Crescent, Cardiff, CF10 5AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Ocean Buildings has no planning applications on record.

5

But the area is active

5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£230,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.5% per year over 3 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£208,500

Growth on file: -0.5% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 December 2020Most recent

    £208,500

    -1.7%over 3 years

  2. 24 August 2017

    £212,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF10 5AY: £195,000 (2026–2023).

On the street

Versus other Bute Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 21 Ocean Buildings runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,024

Street avg £2,403

Below

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Ocean Buildings

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£227k

1 Ezel Court, Heol Glan Rheidol

CF10 5NS

2 bed2 bath
£254k

1 Empire House, Mount Stuart Square

CF10 5LR

2 bed2 bath
£160k

1 Carlotta Way

CF10 5FY

2 bed
£372k

1 Bute Esplanade

CF10 5BD

2 bed2 bath
£201k

1 Judkin Court, Heol Tredwen

CF10 5AU

3 bed2 bath
£190k

1 Adelaide Street

CF10 5BS

3 bed
£184k

1 Clarence Court, Pomeroy Street

CF10 5GT

1 bed1 bath
£150k

1 Clarence Mews, Clarence Embankment

CF10 5GF

1 bed1 bath
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Cardiff district page.
Full Cardiff report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

485/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Mermaid Quay — bus stop.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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