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Flat 4, 79 Marlborough Road, Cardiff, CF23 5BU

Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
42 m²
452 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Flat 4

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

Flat 4 is an end-of-terrace house in Cardiff (CF23 5BU). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). At 42 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 32–47 m².

At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (129 m² across 17 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from May 2009
EPC improved fromC76toD55
Low Energy Lighting
30%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2024from May 2014
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-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.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 4, 79 Marlborough Road, Cardiff, CF23 5BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 4 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.

Flat 4 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£160,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF23 5BU: £350,000 (2025–2013).

On the street

Versus other Marlborough Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

60 (D)

Street avg 61 (D)

On par

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 4

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

Pick your report · every report is £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
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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

Roath Court Place — 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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Flat 4, 79 Marlborough Road, Cardiff, CF23 5BU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.