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3 Dorset Street, Cardiff, CF11 6PS

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Dorset Street

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

3 Dorset Street is a mid-terrace house in Cardiff (CF11 6PS). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £216,000 sits 68.8% above the 2012 sale of £128,000. 14 years since the last transfer (August 2012).

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from Jun 2010
EPC improved fromE53toD57
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
22%94%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Dorset Street, Cardiff, CF11 6PS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Dorset Street has no planning applications on record.

12

But the area is active

12 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.

3 Dorset Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£216,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2012)

£128,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 August 2012Most recent

    £128,000

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

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.

On years held, 3 Dorset Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,488

Street avg £2,235

Below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 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

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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£212k

1 Blaise Place

CF11 6JR

£205k

1 Cornwall Street

CF11 6PL

£230k

1 Bernice Court, Dorset Street

CF11 6PS

£202k

1 Avoca Place

CF11 6TH

3 bed
£234k

1 Bishop Street

CF11 6PG

£234k

1 Chester Street

CF11 6PY

2 bed1 bath
£234k

1 Court Road, Grangetown

CF11 6RY

2 bed1 bath
£237k

1 Bedwas Street

CF11 6PF

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 3 Dorset Street, Cardiff, CF11 6PS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.