What type of property is 3 Cottingham Drive, CF23 8QG?

3 Cottingham Drive, CF23 8QG is a detached house.

When did 3 Cottingham Drive, CF23 8QG last change hands?

3 Cottingham Drive, CF23 8QG last sold for £300,000 in July 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £370,000 in May 2007, so prices have been falling over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Cottingham Drive, CF23 8QG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2007 and July 2018, 3 Cottingham Drive, CF23 8QG fell from £370,000 to £300,000, a change of £70,000. That works out to roughly -1.9% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Cottingham Drive, CF23 8QG have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Cottingham Drive, CF23 8QG is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Cottingham Drive, CF23 8QG?

3 Cottingham Drive, CF23 8QG has a recorded floor area of 138 m² (1,485 sq ft). That makes it about 24% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CF23 8QG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Cottingham Drive, CF23 8QG heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Cottingham Drive, CF23 8QG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Cottingham Drive, CF23 8QG?

3 Cottingham Drive, CF23 8QG is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 Cottingham Drive, CF23 8QG located?

3 Cottingham Drive, CF23 8QG sits in Pontprennau, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF23 postcode district.

Is 3 Cottingham Drive, CF23 8QG in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Cottingham Drive, CF23 8QG 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.

How well connected is 3 Cottingham Drive, CF23 8QG?

The closest bus stop to 3 Cottingham Drive, CF23 8QG is Panasonic, 394m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Cottingham Drive, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8QG

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

138 m²

1485 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Cottingham Drive

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

3 Cottingham Drive is a detached house in Pontprennau, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF23 8QG). It has a recorded floor area of 138 m² (around 1485 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since August 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2007–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £479,000 sits 59.7% above the 2018 sale of £300,000. At 138 m² it's 24.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (111 m² median across 49 EPCs). On the market in July 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years.

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2015from Aug 2012

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Cottingham Drive, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8QG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Cottingham 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.

3 Cottingham Drive's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£479,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.9% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£300,000

Growth on file: -1.9% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

18 July 2018Most recent
£300,000
-18.9%over 11 years
24 May 2007
£370,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF23 8QG: £293,800 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CF23 8QG

On the street

Versus other Cottingham Drive homes

Four headline reads against 48 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 3 Cottingham Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,174

Street avg £2,336

Below

Floor Area

138 m²

Street avg 119 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par

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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.

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Crime

169/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Panasonic — bus stop.

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