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1b, Castell Coch View, Tongwynlais, Cardiff, CF15 7LA

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
58 m²
624 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1b

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

1b is a semi-detached house in Tongwynlais, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF15 7LA). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2013) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Held since January 1997 — that's 29 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1996–1997, sale prices on this property compounded at 1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £223,000 sits 333% above the 1997 sale of £51,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£82/sq ft) was about 60.8% below the postcode norm. At 58 m² it sits well below the postcode median (126 m² across 28 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 31 Jul 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1b, Castell Coch View, Tongwynlais, Cardiff, CF15 7LA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1b has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

1b's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£223,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.0% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (1997)

£51,500

Growth on file: 1.0% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 January 1997Most recent

    £51,500

    +1.0%

  2. 15 November 1996

    £51,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF15 7LA: £2,200 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Castell Coch View homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1b stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£888

Street avg £2,501

Strongly below

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 133 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1b

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

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.
£220k

1 Church Street, Taffs Well

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3 bed
£219k

1 Castle Street, Taffs Well

CF15 7RL

2 bed1 bath
£213k

1 Catherine Drive, Tongwynlais

CF15 7JT

£235k

1 Anchor Street, Taffs Well

CF15 7RH

2 bed1 bath
£260k

1 Abbey Close, Taffs Well

CF15 7RS

£269k

1 Castell Coch View, Tongwynlais

CF15 7LA

2 bed1 bath
£184k

1 Ffordd Y Felin, Old Caerphilly Road, Nantgarw

CF15 7TA

£274k

1 Chapel Cottage, Tabor Street, Taffs Well

CF15 7PS

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.
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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Castell Coch View — bus stop.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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