What type of property is 8 Amblecote Close, CF23 8BY?

8 Amblecote Close, CF23 8BY is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

What did 8 Amblecote Close, CF23 8BY sell for?

8 Amblecote Close, CF23 8BY last sold for £294,500 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £185,000 in October 2015, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Amblecote Close, CF23 8BY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2015 and October 2023, 8 Amblecote Close, CF23 8BY rose from £185,000 to £294,500, a change of £109,500. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Amblecote Close, CF23 8BY?

The current EPC rating for 8 Amblecote Close, CF23 8BY is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Amblecote Close, CF23 8BY?

8 Amblecote Close, CF23 8BY has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CF23 8BY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Amblecote Close, CF23 8BY heated?

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

Has 8 Amblecote Close, CF23 8BY had any planning applications?

8 Amblecote Close, CF23 8BY has council approval for rear extension granted in February 2024 under ref. 24/00035/HSE. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Amblecote Close, CF23 8BY?

8 Amblecote Close, CF23 8BY is in council tax band E.

Where is 8 Amblecote Close, CF23 8BY located?

8 Amblecote Close, CF23 8BY sits in Pontprennau, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF23 postcode district.

Is 8 Amblecote Close, CF23 8BY in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Amblecote Close, CF23 8BY 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.

How well connected is 8 Amblecote Close, CF23 8BY?

The closest bus stop to 8 Amblecote Close, CF23 8BY is Pentwyn Drive, 200m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Amblecote Close, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8BY

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Amblecote Close

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

8 Amblecote Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Pontprennau, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF23 8BY). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2024. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2015–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £326,000 is 10.7% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£375/sq ft) was about 125.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2023 at £294,500.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Feb 2010

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Amblecote Close, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Amblecote Close has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 8 Amblecote Close, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8BY

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Feb 2024
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Install a PVCu Conservatory onto the rear of the property
Extension
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
24/00035/HSE
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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.

Latest sale on 8 Amblecote Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£326,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£294,500

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

26 October 2023Most recent
£294,500
+59.2%over 7 years
30 October 2015
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF23 8BY: £220,000 (2023–2014).

Nearby sales in CF23 8BY

On the street

Versus other Amblecote Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Amblecote Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,034

Street avg £2,568

Strongly above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Above

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Area

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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

Pentwyn Drive — bus stop.

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