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121 Penarth Road, Cardiff, CF11 6JU

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor Ground
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
41 m²
441 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 49
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 121 Penarth Road

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

121 Penarth Road is a mid-terrace house in Cardiff (CF11 6JU). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 41 m² this is the 4th smallest of 20 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 31–147 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (May 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 60). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 41 m² it sits well below the postcode median (69 m² across 19 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2014.

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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 4)
Nov 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E49
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 November 2028

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2013from May 2013
EPC improved fromD65toE43
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2013from May 2013
EPC improved fromE43toF38
Nov 2018from May 2013
EPC improved fromF38toE49
Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919 and 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 121 Penarth Road, Cardiff, CF11 6JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 121 Penarth Road, Cardiff, CF11 6JU

1decisions7documents10nearby
  1. Aug 2014
    ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    RETENTION OF CONVERSION FROM 2 TO 3 FLATS

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    14/01632/DCI
    Full record in report

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

121 Penarth Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£136,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF11 6JU: £186,000 (2023–2020).

On the street

Versus other Penarth Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 121 Penarth Road lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

49 (E)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 121 Penarth Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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
Comparables

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

362/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Blaenclydach Street — bus stop.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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