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12 Ambergate Drive, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8AX

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
60 m²
646 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 12 Ambergate Drive

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

12 Ambergate Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Pontprennau, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF23 8AX). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

It changed hands recently, sold June 2025 for £241,500. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£374/sq ft) was about 111.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 60 m² it's 18.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (74 m² median across 18 EPCs).

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes
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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 2)
Feb 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 February 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2021from Apr 2010
EPC improved fromD63toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
30%57%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Ambergate Drive, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Ambergate Drive 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.

Price for 12 Ambergate Drive has grown more than fourfold since the 1999 starting point.

Current estimate

£264,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 26 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£241,500

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 June 2025Most recent

    £241,500

    +331.3%over 25 years

  2. 16 September 1999

    £56,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF23 8AX: £245,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Ambergate Drive homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 12 Ambergate Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,025

Street avg £2,779

Strongly above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Ambergate Drive

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.
£225k

1 Almond Drive, Pontprennau

CF23 8HD

2 bed1 bath
£273k

1 Butterfield Drive, Pontprennau

CF23 8NE

3 bed
£294k

1 Amber Close, Pontprennau

CF23 8AW

3 bed1 bath
£306k

1 Amblecote Close, Pontprennau

CF23 8BY

3 bed
£321k

1 Clos Alyn, Pontprennau

CF23 8LB

3 bed
£327k

1 Amberwood Close, Pontprennau

CF23 8BZ

3 bed
£363k

1 Clos Dol Heulog, Pontprennau

CF23 8AT

3 bed
£381k

1 Blackberry Way, Pontprennau

CF23 8FE

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.
Full Cardiff report

Crime

169/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Glyn Eiddw — 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

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