What kind of home is 3 Alma Road, CF23 5BD?

3 Alma Road, CF23 5BD is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 3 Alma Road, CF23 5BD last change hands?

3 Alma Road, CF23 5BD last sold for £250,000 in August 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £85,000 in March 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Alma Road, CF23 5BD appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 1997 and August 2013, 3 Alma Road, CF23 5BD rose from £85,000 to £250,000, a change of £165,000. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Alma Road, CF23 5BD?

The current EPC rating for 3 Alma Road, CF23 5BD is E with a score of 46 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Alma Road, CF23 5BD?

3 Alma Road, CF23 5BD has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (1,281 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CF23 5BD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Alma Road, CF23 5BD use?

The latest EPC at 3 Alma Road, CF23 5BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Alma Road, CF23 5BD?

3 Alma Road, CF23 5BD is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 3 Alma Road, CF23 5BD in?

3 Alma Road, CF23 5BD sits in Cardiff. It falls within the CF23 postcode district.

Is 3 Alma Road, CF23 5BD in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Alma Road, CF23 5BD show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (143% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

How well connected is 3 Alma Road, CF23 5BD?

The closest bus stop to 3 Alma Road, CF23 5BD is Marlborough Sch, 137m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Alma Road, Cardiff, CF23 5BD

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

119 m²

1281 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 46

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Alma Road

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

3 Alma Road is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Cardiff (CF23 5BD). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 65). Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 1997–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £430,000 sits 72% above the 2013 sale of £250,000. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in August 2013.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

3 Alma Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

E46

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Oct 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Alma Road, Cardiff, CF23 5BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Alma Road 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£430,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£250,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

21 August 2013Most recent
£250,000
+86.6%over 13 years
25 May 2000
£134,000
+57.6%over 3 years
25 March 1997
£85,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF23 5BD: £450,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in CF23 5BD

On the street

Versus other Alma Road homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Alma Road is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,101

Street avg £2,554

Below

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 154 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

7.3 t/year

Street avg 7.3 t/year

On par

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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

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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Marlborough Sch — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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