What type of property is 17 Dorset Street, CF11 6PS?

17 Dorset Street, CF11 6PS is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 17 Dorset Street, CF11 6PS last change hands?

17 Dorset Street, CF11 6PS last sold for £190,000 in February 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £43,500 in March 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 17 Dorset Street, CF11 6PS changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 1999 and February 2022, 17 Dorset Street, CF11 6PS rose from £43,500 to £190,000, a change of £146,500. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 17 Dorset Street, CF11 6PS?

The current EPC rating for 17 Dorset Street, CF11 6PS is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Dorset Street, CF11 6PS?

17 Dorset Street, CF11 6PS has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CF11 6PS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Dorset Street, CF11 6PS heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Dorset Street, CF11 6PS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 17 Dorset Street, CF11 6PS?

The most recent planning decision at 17 Dorset Street, CF11 6PS was a refusal for an application (ref. 23/00087/VAR) in March 2023. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 17 Dorset Street, CF11 6PS?

17 Dorset Street, CF11 6PS is in council tax band C.

Where is 17 Dorset Street, CF11 6PS located?

17 Dorset Street, CF11 6PS sits in Cardiff. It falls within the CF11 postcode district.

Is 17 Dorset Street, CF11 6PS in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Dorset Street, CF11 6PS show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 31% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What transport links are near 17 Dorset Street, CF11 6PS?

The closest bus stop to 17 Dorset Street, CF11 6PS is Cornwall Court, 99m away. The nearest rail option is Grangetown (Cardiff) Rail Station, 418m away.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

17 Dorset Street, Cardiff, CF11 6PS

3 sales on record3 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 17 Dorset Street

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

17 Dorset Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Cardiff (CF11 6PS). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, a loft conversion and an annexe, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £232,000 is 22.1% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£208/sq ft) was about 50.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2022 for £190,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Dorset Street

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC DPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Dorset Street, Cardiff, CF11 6PS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 17 Dorset Street was refused — worth checking the council file.

3 applications on record at 17 Dorset Street, Cardiff, CF11 6PS

3decisions2extensions21documents12nearby

Sept 2022
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
TAKE DOWN FLAT ROOF TO EXISTING REAR SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AND REINSATE AT AN INCREASED HEIGHT. PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION, WITH LOFT CONVERSION AND INSERTION OF ROOF-LIGHTS TO FRONT AND REAR ELEVATION WITH ALL ASSOCIATED EXTERNAL WORKS.
Extension
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
22/01237/DCH
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Loft ConversionApr 2023Decision
ConditionsMar 2023Decision

Unlock 17 Dorset Street, Cardiff, CF11 6PS's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 12 notable nearby
The 21 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

17 Dorset Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£232,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 23 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2022)

£190,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

2 February 2022Most recent
£190,000
+216.9%over 20 years
7 June 2001
£59,950
+37.8%over 2 years
30 March 1999
£43,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF11 6PS: £229,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in CF11 6PS

On the street

Versus other Dorset Street homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,235

Street avg £2,205

On par

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

On par

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Dorset Street

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£251k

1 Compton Street

CF11 6TJ

3 bed1 bath

£202k

1 Avoca Place

CF11 6TH

3 bed

£169k

1 Clare Road

CF11 6QN

3 bed

£234k

1 Chester Street

CF11 6PY

2 bed1 bath

£234k

1 Court Road, Grangetown

CF11 6RY

2 bed1 bath

£277k

1 Brook Street

CF11 6LG

4 bed1 bath

£179k

1 Dinas Place

CF11 6QE

1 bed

£304k

1 Despenser Gardens

CF11 6AY

1 bed

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

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cornwall Court — 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 17 Dorset Street, Cardiff, CF11 6PS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.