What kind of home is 12 Abbey Close, CF15 7RS?

12 Abbey Close, CF15 7RS is a semi-detached house.

When did 12 Abbey Close, CF15 7RS last change hands?

12 Abbey Close, CF15 7RS last sold for £240,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £240,000 in January 2022, so prices have been flat over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 Abbey Close, CF15 7RS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2022 and March 2025, 12 Abbey Close, CF15 7RS rose from £240,000 to £240,000, a change of £0. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Abbey Close, CF15 7RS have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Abbey Close, CF15 7RS is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Abbey Close, CF15 7RS?

12 Abbey Close, CF15 7RS has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Abbey Close, CF15 7RS use?

The latest EPC at 12 Abbey Close, CF15 7RS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Abbey Close, CF15 7RS?

12 Abbey Close, CF15 7RS is in council tax band D.

Which area is 12 Abbey Close, CF15 7RS in?

12 Abbey Close, CF15 7RS sits in Taffs Well, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF15 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Abbey Close, CF15 7RS?

Police records around 12 Abbey Close, CF15 7RS show an average of 85 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What transport links are near 12 Abbey Close, CF15 7RS?

The closest bus stop to 12 Abbey Close, CF15 7RS is Ty Rhiw Community Centre, 122m away. The nearest rail option is Taffs Well Rail Station, 375m away.

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12 Abbey Close, Taffs Well, Cardiff, CF15 7RS

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 12 Abbey Close

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

12 Abbey Close is a semi-detached house in Taffs Well, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF15 7RS). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

A recent sale: £240,000 in March 2025. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £295,000 is 22.9% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£221/sq ft) was about 19.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromD63toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%91%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Abbey Close, Taffs Well, Cardiff, CF15 7RS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Abbey Close has no planning applications on record.

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.

12 Abbey Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£295,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£240,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 March 2025Most recent
£240,000
21 January 2022
£240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF15 7RS: £270,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in CF15 7RS

On the street

Versus other Abbey Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Abbey Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,376

Street avg £2,072

Above

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

85/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ty Rhiw Community Centre — bus stop.

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