What kind of home is 7 Alma Road, CF23 5BD?

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

When did 7 Alma Road, CF23 5BD last change hands?

7 Alma Road, CF23 5BD last sold for £393,000 in September 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £250,000 in January 2010, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Alma Road, CF23 5BD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2010 and September 2017, 7 Alma Road, CF23 5BD rose from £250,000 to £393,000, a change of £143,000. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Alma Road, CF23 5BD?

The current EPC rating for 7 Alma Road, CF23 5BD is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in July 2017. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Alma Road, CF23 5BD?

7 Alma Road, CF23 5BD has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (1,356 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Alma Road, CF23 5BD use?

The latest EPC at 7 Alma Road, CF23 5BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Alma Road, CF23 5BD?

7 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 7 Alma Road, CF23 5BD in?

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

How safe is the area around 7 Alma Road, CF23 5BD?

Police records around 7 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.

What transport links are near 7 Alma Road, CF23 5BD?

The closest bus stop to 7 Alma Road, CF23 5BD is Marlborough Sch, 137m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Alma Road, Cardiff, CF23 5BD

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

126 m²

1356 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 7 Alma Road

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

7 Alma Road is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Cardiff (CF23 5BD). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (July 2017) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Across 2010–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £510,000 is 29.8% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£290/sq ft) was about 68.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in September 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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2017

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2017from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromF33toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

0%74%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

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

7 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.

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

Current estimate

£510,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£393,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

5 September 2017Most recent
£393,000
+57.2%over 7 years
11 January 2010
£250,000

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.

On co₂ emissions, 7 Alma Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,119

Street avg £2,476

Above

Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 154 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 7.5 t/year

Strongly 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

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

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