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31 Colchester Avenue, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9BN

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
154 m²
1658 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 31 Colchester Avenue

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

31 Colchester Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Penylan, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF23 9BN). It has a recorded floor area of 154 m² (around 1658 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2016) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).

Held since November 2001 — that's 25 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £379,000 sits 2005.6% above the 2001 sale of £18,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£11/sq ft) was about 95.1% below the postcode norm. At 154 m² it's 18.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (130 m² median across 13 EPCs).

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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.

31 Colchester Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
7.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 October 2026

Expires this month

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2016from Jun 2014
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
26%70%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Colchester Avenue, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Colchester Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

2 notable applications 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 31 Colchester Avenue was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£379,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2001)

£18,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 November 2001Most recent

    £18,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF23 9BN: £430,000 (2025–2018).

On the street

Versus other Colchester Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 31 Colchester Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£117

Street avg £3,158

Strongly below

Floor Area

154 m²

Street avg 146 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

7.5 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31 Colchester Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £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.
£360k

1 Baber Close

CF23 9BX

£350k

1 Firstbrook Close

CF23 9ER

3 bed2 bath
£417k

1 Hugon Close

CF23 9BY

3 bed1 bath
£339k

1 Doe Close, Penylan

CF23 9HJ

£337k

1 Kingwood Close, Penylan

CF23 9HE

3 bed1 bath
£442k

1 Earl S Court Road, Penylan

CF23 9DD

4 bed
£450k

1 Barons Court Road, Penylan

CF23 9DF

£450k

1 Colchester Avenue, Penylan

CF23 9BN

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

Crime

169/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Colchester Avenue Top — bus stop.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 31 Colchester Avenue, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9BN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.