What kind of home is 26 Baber Close, CF23 9BX?

26 Baber Close, CF23 9BX is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 26 Baber Close, CF23 9BX last change hands?

26 Baber Close, CF23 9BX last sold for £169,000 in December 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 26 Baber Close, CF23 9BX?

The current EPC rating for 26 Baber Close, CF23 9BX is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 26 Baber Close, CF23 9BX?

26 Baber Close, CF23 9BX has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CF23 9BX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 26 Baber Close, CF23 9BX use?

The latest EPC at 26 Baber Close, CF23 9BX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 26 Baber Close, CF23 9BX?

26 Baber Close, CF23 9BX is in council tax band D.

Which area is 26 Baber Close, CF23 9BX in?

26 Baber Close, CF23 9BX sits in Cardiff. It falls within the CF23 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 26 Baber Close, CF23 9BX?

Police records around 26 Baber Close, CF23 9BX 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 26 Baber Close, CF23 9BX?

The closest bus stop to 26 Baber Close, CF23 9BX is Howardian Close, 131m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 Baber Close, Cardiff, CF23 9BX

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 26 Baber Close

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

26 Baber Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Cardiff (CF23 9BX). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £284,000 sits 68% above the 2011 sale of £169,000. 15 years since the last transfer (December 2011). At 68 m² it's 24.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (90 m² median across 8 EPCs).

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 September 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromD65toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

13%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Baber Close, Cardiff, CF23 9BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Baber Close has no planning applications on record.

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.

26 Baber Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£284,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£169,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 December 2011Most recent
£169,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF23 9BX: £275,000 (2025–2013).

Nearby sales in CF23 9BX

On the street

Versus other Baber Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 26 Baber Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,485

Street avg £3,074

Below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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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.

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Crime

169/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Howardian Close — bus stop.

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