What type of property is 8 Charnwood Drive, CF23 8NN?

8 Charnwood Drive, CF23 8NN is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 8 Charnwood Drive, CF23 8NN last change hands?

8 Charnwood Drive, CF23 8NN last sold for £330,000 in March 2026. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £76,950 in June 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Charnwood Drive, CF23 8NN appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 1996 and March 2026, 8 Charnwood Drive, CF23 8NN rose from £76,950 to £330,000, a change of £253,050. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 30 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Charnwood Drive, CF23 8NN?

The current EPC rating for 8 Charnwood Drive, CF23 8NN is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Charnwood Drive, CF23 8NN?

8 Charnwood Drive, CF23 8NN has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CF23 8NN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Charnwood Drive, CF23 8NN heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Charnwood Drive, CF23 8NN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Charnwood Drive, CF23 8NN?

8 Charnwood Drive, CF23 8NN is in council tax band E.

Where is 8 Charnwood Drive, CF23 8NN located?

8 Charnwood Drive, CF23 8NN sits in Pontprennau, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF23 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Charnwood Drive, CF23 8NN?

Police records around 8 Charnwood Drive, CF23 8NN show an average of 169 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (20% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What transport links are near 8 Charnwood Drive, CF23 8NN?

The closest bus stop to 8 Charnwood Drive, CF23 8NN is Hollington Drive, 337m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Charnwood Drive, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8NN

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Charnwood Drive

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

8 Charnwood Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Pontprennau, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF23 8NN). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

A recent sale: £330,000 in March 2026. At 74 m² it sits well below the postcode median (108 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1996–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£414/sq ft) was about 232.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
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)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 June 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Jul 2009

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%60%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Charnwood Drive, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8NN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Charnwood Drive has no planning applications on record.

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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 Charnwood Drive has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£336,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 30 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£330,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 30 years.

Sales timeline

16 March 2026Most recent
£330,000
+83.3%over 16 years
9 December 2009
£180,000
+133.9%over 13 years
26 June 1996
£76,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF23 8NN: £328,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in CF23 8NN

On the street

Versus other Charnwood Drive homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Charnwood Drive outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,459

Street avg £2,543

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Below

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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

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Crime

169/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Hollington Drive — bus stop.

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