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7 Balaclava Road, Cardiff, CF23 5BB

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
135 m²
1453 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Freehold
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Overview

About 7 Balaclava Road

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

7 Balaclava Road is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Cardiff (CF23 5BB). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £574,000 sits 61.7% above the 2017 sale of £355,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£244/sq ft) was about 52.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (May 2017).

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Balaclava Road

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Aug 2016
EPC improved fromD61toC75
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Balaclava Road, Cardiff, CF23 5BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Balaclava Road has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

7 Balaclava Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£574,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£355,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 May 2017Most recent

    £355,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF23 5BB: £480,000 (2026–2021).

On the street

Versus other Balaclava Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 7 Balaclava Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,630

Street avg £2,187

Above

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 147 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Balaclava Road

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

Pick your report · from £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.
£550k

1 Crystal Avenue

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1 Clos Derwen

CF23 5HJ

4 bed2 bath
£620k

1 Clos Edno

CF23 5NF

4 bed2 bath
£666k

1 Beatty Avenue

CF23 5QR

4 bed1 bath
£669k

1 Bronwydd Close

CF23 5RA

4 bed2 bath
£470k

1 Clos Tecwyn

CF23 5ND

4 bed2 bath
£770k

1 Balaclava Road

CF23 5BB

4 bed3 bath
£567k

1 Boverton Street

CF23 5ES

5 bed
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.
Full Cardiff report

Crime

169/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Penylan Library — bus stop.

Go deeper on the local area

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

FAQ

Common questions

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