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Flat 1, 78 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9LN

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
98 m²
1055 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a mid-terrace house in Cardiff (CF11 9LN). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. At 98 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 51–118 m².

At 98 m² it's 18.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (83 m² median across 20 EPCs). Across 2023–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 57.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£521/sq ft) was about 187.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2023 for £550,000.

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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 2)
Sept 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Sept 2012
EPC improved fromE43toC73
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Glazing
SingleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 build

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 78 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9LN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.

4

But the area is active

4 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.

Flat 1 changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£526,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 57.1% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£550,000

Growth on file: 57.1% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 October 2023Most recent

    £550,000

    +57.1%

  2. 13 July 2023

    £350,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF11 9LN: £325,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Cathedral Road homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for Flat 1 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,612

Street avg £3,416

Strongly above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 1

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaRecent ownership pattern worth a look

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

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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

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Beverley Hotel — 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

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