What kind of home is 12 Borage Close, CF23 8SJ?

12 Borage Close, CF23 8SJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 12 Borage Close, CF23 8SJ last change hands?

12 Borage Close, CF23 8SJ last sold for £311,000 in April 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £71,660 in September 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 Borage Close, CF23 8SJ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between September 1998 and April 2025, 12 Borage Close, CF23 8SJ rose from £71,660 to £311,000, a change of £239,340. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Borage Close, CF23 8SJ have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Borage Close, CF23 8SJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Borage Close, CF23 8SJ?

12 Borage Close, CF23 8SJ has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (1,604 sq ft), around 50 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 54% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CF23 8SJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Borage Close, CF23 8SJ use?

The latest EPC at 12 Borage Close, CF23 8SJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Borage Close, CF23 8SJ?

12 Borage Close, CF23 8SJ is in council tax band E.

Which area is 12 Borage Close, CF23 8SJ in?

12 Borage Close, CF23 8SJ sits in Pontprennau, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF23 postcode district.

Is 12 Borage Close, CF23 8SJ in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Borage Close, CF23 8SJ 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 is the nearest station to 12 Borage Close, CF23 8SJ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Borage Close, CF23 8SJ is Ty Cerrig, 67m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Borage Close, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8SJ

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

149 m²

1604 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Borage Close

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

12 Borage Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Pontprennau, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF23 8SJ). It has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (around 1604 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 149 m² the property is well over the postcode median (99 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was April 2025 at £311,000 — fresh data. Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £381,000 is 22.5% above the 2025 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

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Aug 2010

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Borage Close, Pontprennau, Cardiff, CF23 8SJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Borage Close 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.

Price for 12 Borage Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£381,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£311,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

24 April 2025Most recent
£311,000
+58.7%over 14 years
28 March 2011
£196,000
+173.5%over 12 years
30 September 1998
£71,660

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF23 8SJ: £415,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in CF23 8SJ

On the street

Versus other Borage Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 12 Borage Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,087

Street avg £2,761

Strongly below

Floor Area

149 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 3.5 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

0.1 km

Ty Cerrig — bus stop.

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FAQ

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