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8 Cottingham Drive, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8QG

Property type
Detached
Floor 1st
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Cottingham Drive

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

8 Cottingham Drive is a two-bedroom detached house in Pontprennau, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF23 8QG). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. At 67 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (67–190 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 49 units on file. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

It hasn't traded since December 2006, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. At 67 m² it sits well below the postcode median (112 m² across 48 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £204,000 is 27.5% above the 2006 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
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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)
Apr 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Planning

Planning history

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

8 Cottingham 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.

Latest sale on 8 Cottingham Drive was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£204,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2006)

£159,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 December 2006Most recent

    £159,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF23 8QG: £290,000 (2025–2023).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Cottingham 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.
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£295k

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1 Amberwood Close, Pontprennau

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£334k

1 Clos Dol Heulog, Pontprennau

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3 bed
£339k

1 Clos Alyn, Pontprennau

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3 bed
£353k

1 Blackberry Way, Pontprennau

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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

0.4 km

Panasonic — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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