What kind of home is 8 Borrowdale Close, CF23 5LQ?

8 Borrowdale Close, CF23 5LQ is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

What did 8 Borrowdale Close, CF23 5LQ sell for?

8 Borrowdale Close, CF23 5LQ last sold for £290,000 in June 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Borrowdale Close, CF23 5LQ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Borrowdale Close, CF23 5LQ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Borrowdale Close, CF23 5LQ?

8 Borrowdale Close, CF23 5LQ has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (1,496 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CF23 5LQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Borrowdale Close, CF23 5LQ use?

The latest EPC at 8 Borrowdale Close, CF23 5LQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Borrowdale Close, CF23 5LQ?

8 Borrowdale Close, CF23 5LQ 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 8 Borrowdale Close, CF23 5LQ in?

8 Borrowdale Close, CF23 5LQ sits in Cardiff. It falls within the CF23 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Borrowdale Close, CF23 5LQ?

Police records around 8 Borrowdale Close, CF23 5LQ 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 is the nearest station to 8 Borrowdale Close, CF23 5LQ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Borrowdale Close, CF23 5LQ is Birchwood Road, 48m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Borrowdale Close, Cardiff, CF23 5LQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

139 m²

1496 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 8 Borrowdale Close

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

8 Borrowdale Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Cardiff (CF23 5LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (around 1496 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £498,000 sits 71.7% above the 2011 sale of £290,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£194/sq ft) was about 22.3% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 15 years ago, in June 2011.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Previously extendedYes

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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.

8 Borrowdale Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2025from May 2011

EPC improved fromD57toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

76%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Borrowdale Close, Cardiff, CF23 5LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Borrowdale Close 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.

8 Borrowdale Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£498,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£290,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 June 2011Most recent
£290,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF23 5LQ: £313,500 (2020–2006).

Nearby sales in CF23 5LQ

On the street

Versus other Borrowdale Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Borrowdale Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,086

Street avg £3,071

Strongly below

Floor Area

139 m²

Street avg 119 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

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

0.0 km

Birchwood Road — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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