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26 St James Mansions, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, CF10 5LG

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 03
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 26 St James Mansions

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

26 St James Mansions is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Cardiff (CF10 5LG). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2012. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. At 86 m² this is the 23rd smallest of 24 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–92 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 24 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony.

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in July 2002. At 86 m² the property is well over the postcode median (54 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £218,000 is 47.3% above the 2002 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£160/sq ft) was about 15.3% below the postcode norm.

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • Heating systemElectric
  • RefurbishedYes
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)
Jan 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 January 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Apr 2012
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation
InsulatedInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century3rd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 St James Mansions, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, CF10 5LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 St James Mansions has no planning applications on record.

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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.

26 St James Mansions valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

On the street

Versus other Mount Stuart Square homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

26 St James Mansions outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,721

Street avg £2,156

Strongly below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 St James Mansions

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

485/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Dumballs Road Bottom — 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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 26 St James Mansions, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, CF10 5LG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.