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Flat 3, 78 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9LN

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
51 m²
549 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Flat 3

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

Flat 3 is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Cardiff (CF11 9LN). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 51 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (51–118 m²). On EPC score it ranks last in the building (70 versus a best of 76). Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.

At 51 m² it sits well below the postcode median (86 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£507/sq ft) was about 171.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2023 at £278,500.

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • BalconyYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 3

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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 3)
Sept 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Feb 2010
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2023from Aug 2021
EPC improved fromD68toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st 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 3, 78 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9LN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 3 has no planning applications on record.

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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.
Current estimate

£270,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£278,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 December 2023Most recent

    £278,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF11 9LN: £425,000 (2024–2023).

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.

On price per m², Flat 3 stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,461

Street avg £3,437

Strongly above

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 3

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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
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.

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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Flat 3, 78 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9LN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.