What type of property is 38 River Glade, CF15 9SP?

38 River Glade, CF15 9SP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 38 River Glade, CF15 9SP last change hands?

38 River Glade, CF15 9SP last sold for £245,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £179,950 in July 2016, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 38 River Glade, CF15 9SP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2016 and October 2024, 38 River Glade, CF15 9SP rose from £179,950 to £245,000, a change of £65,050. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 38 River Glade, CF15 9SP have?

The current EPC rating for 38 River Glade, CF15 9SP is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in July 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38 River Glade, CF15 9SP?

38 River Glade, CF15 9SP has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 40% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CF15 9SP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38 River Glade, CF15 9SP heated?

The latest EPC at 38 River Glade, CF15 9SP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 38 River Glade, CF15 9SP?

38 River Glade, CF15 9SP is in council tax band D.

Where is 38 River Glade, CF15 9SP located?

38 River Glade, CF15 9SP sits in Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF15 postcode district.

Is 38 River Glade, CF15 9SP in a safe area?

Police records around 38 River Glade, CF15 9SP 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 38 River Glade, CF15 9SP?

The closest bus stop to 38 River Glade, CF15 9SP is Castle House, 143m away. The nearest rail option is Taffs Well Rail Station, 473m away.

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38 River Glade, Gwaelod Y Garth, Cardiff, CF15 9SP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 38 River Glade

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

38 River Glade is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Gwaelod-Y-Garth, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF15 9SP). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2015) shows a D (score 59), 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 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 56 m² it sits well below the postcode median (101 m² across 35 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2016–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £278,000 is 13.5% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£406/sq ft) was about 81.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £245,000 in October 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

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 09 Jul 2025

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 River Glade, Gwaelod Y Garth, Cardiff, CF15 9SP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 River Glade has no planning applications on record.

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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.

38 River Glade valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£278,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£245,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

31 October 2024Most recent
£245,000
+36.1%over 8 years
12 July 2016
£179,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF15 9SP: £411,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CF15 9SP

On the street

Versus other River Glade homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 38 River Glade stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,375

Street avg £3,158

Strongly above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

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Area

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Castle House — bus stop.

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