What kind of home is 42 River Glade, CF15 9SP?

42 River Glade, CF15 9SP is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 42 River Glade, CF15 9SP?

42 River Glade, CF15 9SP last sold for £300,000 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £189,950 in October 2009, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 42 River Glade, CF15 9SP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2009 and April 2025, 42 River Glade, CF15 9SP rose from £189,950 to £300,000, a change of £110,050. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 42 River Glade, CF15 9SP have?

The current EPC rating for 42 River Glade, CF15 9SP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 42 River Glade, CF15 9SP?

42 River Glade, CF15 9SP has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). That makes it about 43% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CF15 9SP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 42 River Glade, CF15 9SP use?

The latest EPC at 42 River Glade, CF15 9SP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 42 River Glade, CF15 9SP?

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

Which area is 42 River Glade, CF15 9SP in?

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

What is crime like near 42 River Glade, CF15 9SP?

Police records around 42 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 transport links are near 42 River Glade, CF15 9SP?

The closest bus stop to 42 River Glade, CF15 9SP is Castle House, 143m away. The nearest rail option is Taffs Well Rail Station, 473m away.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 42 River Glade

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

42 River Glade is a semi-detached house in Gwaelod-Y-Garth, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF15 9SP). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Most recent transfer was April 2025 at £300,000 — fresh data. At 58 m² it sits well below the postcode median (101 m² across 35 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2009–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£481/sq ft) was about 114.7% 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)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromD63toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 River Glade, Gwaelod Y Garth, Cardiff, CF15 9SP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 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.

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

Current estimate

£323,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£300,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

6 April 2025Most recent
£300,000
+57.9%over 15 years
30 October 2009
£189,950

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.

42 River Glade outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,172

Street avg £3,130

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Castle House — bus stop.

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