What type of property is 8 Acorn Grove, CF23 8NG?

8 Acorn Grove, CF23 8NG is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Acorn Grove, CF23 8NG last change hands?

8 Acorn Grove, CF23 8NG last sold for £197,500 in June 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £185,000 in February 2008, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Acorn Grove, CF23 8NG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2008 and June 2015, 8 Acorn Grove, CF23 8NG rose from £185,000 to £197,500, a change of £12,500. That works out to roughly +0.9% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Acorn Grove, CF23 8NG?

The current EPC rating for 8 Acorn Grove, CF23 8NG is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Acorn Grove, CF23 8NG?

8 Acorn Grove, CF23 8NG has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 47% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CF23 8NG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Acorn Grove, CF23 8NG heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Acorn Grove, CF23 8NG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Acorn Grove, CF23 8NG?

8 Acorn Grove, CF23 8NG is in council tax band E.

Where is 8 Acorn Grove, CF23 8NG located?

8 Acorn Grove, CF23 8NG sits in Pontprennau, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF23 postcode district.

Is 8 Acorn Grove, CF23 8NG in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Acorn Grove, CF23 8NG 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 transport links are near 8 Acorn Grove, CF23 8NG?

The closest bus stop to 8 Acorn Grove, CF23 8NG is Hollington Drive, 232m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Acorn Grove, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8NG

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Acorn Grove

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

8 Acorn Grove is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Pontprennau, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF23 8NG). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2012 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 Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 100 m² the property is well over the postcode median (68 m² across 57 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2008–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £322,000 sits 63% above the 2015 sale of £197,500. Last sold in June 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1

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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

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromD66toC71

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Acorn Grove, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8NG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Acorn Grove 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 Acorn Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£322,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.9% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£197,500

Growth on file: 0.9% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

23 June 2015Most recent
£197,500
+6.8%over 7 years
25 February 2008
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF23 8NG: £235,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CF23 8NG

On the street

Versus other Acorn Grove homes

Four headline reads against 57 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Acorn Grove outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,975

Street avg £2,827

Below

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below

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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

0.2 km

Hollington Drive — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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