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18 Ambergate Drive, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8AX

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 18 Ambergate Drive

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

18 Ambergate Drive is a semi-detached house in Pontprennau, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF23 8AX). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in December 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Today's modelled estimate of £243,000 sits 56.8% above the 2014 sale of £155,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£244/sq ft) was about 39.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 12 years since the last transfer (May 2014). At 59 m² it's 20.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (74 m² median across 18 EPCs).

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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)
Dec 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Dec 2013
EPC improved fromD66toC75
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
29%100%

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 18 Ambergate Drive, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 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.

18 Ambergate Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£243,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£155,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 May 2014Most recent

    £155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF23 8AX: £241,500 (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.

18 Ambergate Drive outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,627

Street avg £2,879

On par

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Ambergate Drive

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£234k

1 Claverton Way, Pontprennau

CF23 8RR

£225k

1 Almond Drive, Pontprennau

CF23 8HD

2 bed1 bath
£225k

1 Clos Nant Ddu, Pontprennau

CF23 8LF

£269k

1 Butterfield Drive, Pontprennau

CF23 8NE

3 bed
£287k

1 Amber Close, Pontprennau

CF23 8AW

3 bed1 bath
£295k

1 Amblecote Close, Pontprennau

CF23 8BY

3 bed
£320k

1 Charnwood Drive, Pontprennau

CF23 8NN

£324k

1 Amberwood Close, Pontprennau

CF23 8BZ

3 bed
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

0.2 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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 18 Ambergate Drive, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8AX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.