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78 Marlborough Road, Cardiff, CF23 5BY

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
149 m²
1604 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 78 Marlborough Road

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

78 Marlborough Road is a mid-terrace house in Cardiff (CF23 5BY). It has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (around 1604 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (January 2014) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The latest certificate is from January 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £536,000 sits 81.7% above the 2014 sale of £295,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2016. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 12 years since the last transfer (July 2014).

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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.

78 Marlborough Road's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Jan 2024

Current Certificate
Jan 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
5.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 15 January 2024

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC 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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78 Marlborough Road, Cardiff, CF23 5BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 78 Marlborough Road, Cardiff, CF23 5BY

1decisions1extensions9documents1nearby
  1. Aug 2016
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    PROPOSED ALTERATIONS AND EXTENSION TO EXISTING DWELLING

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    16/01583/DCH
    Full record in report

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  • The 9 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

78 Marlborough Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£536,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£295,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 July 2014Most recent

    £295,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF23 5BY: £439,000 (2026–2015).

On the street

Versus other Marlborough Road homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,980

Street avg £2,565

Below

Floor Area

149 m²

Street avg 140 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 78 Marlborough 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.
£546k

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1 Boverton Street

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1 Alma Road

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1 Eskdale Close

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1 Ambleside Avenue

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3 bed2 bath
£470k

1 Clos Tecwyn

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4 bed2 bath
£619k

1 Clos Derwen

CF23 5HJ

4 bed2 bath
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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Crime

169/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Roath Court Place — bus stop.

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FAQ

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