2a, Bloom Street, Cardiff, CF11 9QE
About 2a
2a is a one-bedroom detached house in Cardiff (CF11 9QE). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (73 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Sold November 2019 for £190,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1998–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £226,000 is 18.9% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£441/sq ft) was about 70.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 14 April 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
2a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Price for 2a has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.
£226,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 22 years.
£190,000
Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 22 years.
Sales timeline
5 November 2019Most recent
£190,000
+81.0%over 6 years27 August 2013
£105,000
+19.4%over 11 years20 June 2002
£87,950
+48.6%over 10 months23 August 2001
£59,200
+53.8%over 3 years29 January 1998
£38,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in CF11 9QE: £390,000 (2026–2022).
Versus other Bloom Street homes
On floor area, 2a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£4,750
Street avg £4,396
Floor Area
40 m²
Street avg 80 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 3.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
362/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Greenfield Avenue — bus stop.
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