What type of property is 8 Despenser Gardens, CF11 6AY?

8 Despenser Gardens, CF11 6AY is a mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Despenser Gardens, CF11 6AY last change hands?

8 Despenser Gardens, CF11 6AY last sold for £315,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £149,950 in July 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Despenser Gardens, CF11 6AY changed over time?

Across 3 sales between July 2003 and September 2024, 8 Despenser Gardens, CF11 6AY rose from £149,950 to £315,000, a change of £165,050. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Despenser Gardens, CF11 6AY?

The current EPC rating for 8 Despenser Gardens, CF11 6AY is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in January 2016. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Despenser Gardens, CF11 6AY?

8 Despenser Gardens, CF11 6AY has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (1,572 sq ft). That makes it about 143% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CF11 6AY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Despenser Gardens, CF11 6AY heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Despenser Gardens, CF11 6AY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Despenser Gardens, CF11 6AY?

8 Despenser Gardens, CF11 6AY is in council tax band E.

Where is 8 Despenser Gardens, CF11 6AY located?

8 Despenser Gardens, CF11 6AY sits in Cardiff. It falls within the CF11 postcode district.

Is 8 Despenser Gardens, CF11 6AY in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Despenser Gardens, CF11 6AY show an average of 362 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 28% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What is the nearest station to 8 Despenser Gardens, CF11 6AY?

The closest bus stop to 8 Despenser Gardens, CF11 6AY is Clare Street, 75m away. The nearest ferry option is Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop, 426m away.

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8 Despenser Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 6AY

3 sales on record

Estimated value

£309,000

Since the 2024 sale (£315,000)-2%
Against CF11 6AY's recent median (£259,000)+19%

Newest record on this page: April 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

146 m²

1572 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£309,000

Against its 2024 sale (£315,000)-2%
Against CF11 6AY's recent median (£259,000)+19%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 8 Despenser Gardens is modelled from its 146 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CF11 6AY. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
146 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2016
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2024
Recent sales in CF11 6AY
5 sales, median £259,000 (2025–2015)

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Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Despenser Gardens has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Sales timeline

11 September 2024Most recent
£315,000
+59.9%over 8 years
11 March 2016
£197,000
+31.4%over 12 years
3 July 2003
£149,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF11 6AY: £259,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in CF11 6AY

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 8 Despenser Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 6AY. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
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Overview

About 8 Despenser Gardens

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

8 Despenser Gardens is a mid-terrace house in Cardiff (CF11 6AY). It has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (around 1572 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2016) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The latest certificate is from January 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 146 m² the property is well over the postcode median (62 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£200/sq ft) was about 538% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2024 at £315,000.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

8 Despenser Gardens's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Jan 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2016

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 18 January 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2016from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromC69toD59

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%55%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Despenser Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 6AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Despenser Gardens has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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

On the street

Versus other Despenser Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 Despenser Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,158

Street avg £1,131

Above

Floor Area

146 m²

Street avg 142 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

362/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Clare Street — bus stop.

Nearest stops

Clare StreetBus stop75m
Clare GardensBus stop88m
Despenser GardensBus stop99m
Wynford HotelBus stop111m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences1,545 reports28%
Vehicle Crime640 reports12%
Anti-social Behaviour624 reports11%
Public Order547 reports10%

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 8 Despenser Gardens is modelled from its 146 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CF11 6AY. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 8 Despenser Gardens. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 8 Despenser Gardens was lodged in January 2016 at band D and expired in January 2026, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 8 Despenser Gardens. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. Schools and stops are measured in a straight line from CF11 6AY.
Council tax band: 8 Despenser Gardens is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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