7 Bessborough Drive, Cardiff, CF11 8NE
About 7 Bessborough Drive
7 Bessborough Drive is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Cardiff (CF11 8NE). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Today's modelled estimate of £219,000 sits 81% above the 2011 sale of £121,000. At 63 m² it's 25% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (84 m² median across 29 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs). Last sold in December 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff road
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 31 January 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded to triple glazing
Wall insulation upgraded
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Planning history
7 Bessborough Drive has no planning applications on record.
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Sales history & valuation
7 Bessborough Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£219,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£121,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
16 December 2011Most recent
£121,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CF11 8NE: £255,000 (2024–2020).
Nearby sales in CF11 8NE
Versus other Bessborough Drive homes
7 Bessborough Drive outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,921
Street avg £2,513
Floor Area
63 m²
Street avg 86 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Eddystone Close — bus stop.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.







