Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
121 Penarth Road, Cardiff, CF11 6JU
1 planning record
Estimated value
£136,000
- Against CF11 6JU's recent median (£186,000)-27%
Newest record on this page: December 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
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
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£136,000
- Against CF11 6JU's recent median (£186,000)-27%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 121 Penarth Road is modelled from its 41 m² EPC floor area, the absence of a recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CF11 6JU. 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
41 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2018
Sales of this home
No sale recorded since 1995
Recent sales in CF11 6JU
5 sales, median £186,000 (2023–2020)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: December 2023 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and 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.
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).
Nearby sales in CF11 6JU
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 121 Penarth Road, Cardiff, CF11 6JU. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
One time fee only - money back guarantee
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.
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
The data behind every report
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
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
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
- Aug 2014ConversionFullOutcome in report
RETENTION OF CONVERSION FROM 2 TO 3 FLATS
- Documents
- 7 docs on file
- Reference
- 14/01632/DCI
Unlock 121 Penarth Road, Cardiff, CF11 6JU's full planning history
You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.
- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
- All 1 application on this property in full, plus 10 notable nearby
- The 7 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant
One time fee only - money back guarantee
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)
Floor Area
41 m²
Street avg 54 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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
362/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Blaenclydach Street — bus stop.
Nearest stops
- Blaenclydach StreetBus stop57m
- Dinas PlaceBus stop65m
- Corporation RdBus stop86m
- Pentre StreetBus stop136m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,545 reports28%
- Vehicle Crime640 reports12%
- Anti-social Behaviour624 reports11%
- Public Order547 reports10%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Get a survey for this property
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.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 121 Penarth Road is modelled from its 41 m² EPC floor area, the absence of a recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CF11 6JU. 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. No sale is recorded for 121 Penarth Road, which usually means it hasn't changed hands since 1995 or the sale was not for value. 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 121 Penarth Road was lodged in November 2018 at band E and is valid until November 2028. 4 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 121 Penarth Road. 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 6JU.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 121 Penarth Road, Cardiff, CF11 6JU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in CF11 6JUSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- CF 11 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 121 Penarth Road, Cardiff valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales