When did 5 Garth Close, CF15 8LF last change hands?

5 Garth Close, CF15 8LF last sold for £113,000 in July 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £42,500 in March 1999, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Garth Close, CF15 8LF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1999 and July 2018, 5 Garth Close, CF15 8LF rose from £42,500 to £113,000, a change of £70,500. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Garth Close, CF15 8LF have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Garth Close, CF15 8LF is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Garth Close, CF15 8LF?

5 Garth Close, CF15 8LF has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Garth Close, CF15 8LF heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Garth Close, CF15 8LF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Garth Close, CF15 8LF?

5 Garth Close, CF15 8LF is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Garth Close, CF15 8LF located?

5 Garth Close, CF15 8LF sits in Morganstown, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF15 postcode district.

Is 5 Garth Close, CF15 8LF in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Garth Close, CF15 8LF show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Criminal damage arson makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What is the nearest station to 5 Garth Close, CF15 8LF?

The closest bus stop to 5 Garth Close, CF15 8LF is Gelynis Terrace, 154m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Garth Close, Morganstown, Cardiff, CF15 8LF

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Garth Close

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

5 Garth Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Morganstown, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF15 8LF). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. At 79 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 10 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 63–175 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.

Across 1999–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £171,000 sits 51.3% above the 2018 sale of £113,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£133/sq ft) was about 21.4% below the postcode norm. Last sale on file: £113,000 in July 2018.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenWrap around

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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 3)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2015from Jun 2011

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

82%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2025from Aug 2015

EPC improved fromD65toC71

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Garth Close, Morganstown, Cardiff, CF15 8LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Garth Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Garth Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£171,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£113,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

30 July 2018Most recent
£113,000
+165.9%over 19 years
19 March 1999
£42,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF15 8LF: £180,000 (2025–2011).

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On the street

Versus other Garth Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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Comparables

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

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Gelynis Terrace — bus stop.

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