What kind of home is 38 Ffordd Nowell, CF23 9FA?

38 Ffordd Nowell, CF23 9FA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 38 Ffordd Nowell, CF23 9FA?

38 Ffordd Nowell, CF23 9FA last sold for £305,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £160,000 in November 2009, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 38 Ffordd Nowell, CF23 9FA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2009 and June 2024, 38 Ffordd Nowell, CF23 9FA rose from £160,000 to £305,000, a change of £145,000. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 38 Ffordd Nowell, CF23 9FA?

The current EPC rating for 38 Ffordd Nowell, CF23 9FA is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38 Ffordd Nowell, CF23 9FA?

38 Ffordd Nowell, CF23 9FA has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CF23 9FA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38 Ffordd Nowell, CF23 9FA use?

The latest EPC at 38 Ffordd Nowell, CF23 9FA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 38 Ffordd Nowell, CF23 9FA?

38 Ffordd Nowell, CF23 9FA is in council tax band E.

Which area is 38 Ffordd Nowell, CF23 9FA in?

38 Ffordd Nowell, CF23 9FA sits in Penylan, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF23 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 38 Ffordd Nowell, CF23 9FA?

Police records around 38 Ffordd Nowell, CF23 9FA 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 38 Ffordd Nowell, CF23 9FA?

The closest bus stop to 38 Ffordd Nowell, CF23 9FA is Howardian Close, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38 Ffordd Nowell, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9FA

Estimated value

£324,000

Since the 2024 sale (£305,000)+6%
Against CF23 9FA's recent median (£252,000)+29%

Newest record on this page: November 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£324,000

Against its 2024 sale (£305,000)+6%
Against CF23 9FA's recent median (£252,000)+29%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 38 Ffordd Nowell is modelled from its 76 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CF23 9FA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
76 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2023
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2024
Recent sales in CF23 9FA
5 sales, median £252,000 (2025–2022)

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Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 38 Ffordd Nowell was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Sales timeline

26 June 2024Most recent
£305,000
+90.6%over 14 years
18 November 2009
£160,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF23 9FA: £252,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CF23 9FA

Risks

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Overview

About 38 Ffordd Nowell

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

38 Ffordd Nowell is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Penylan, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF23 9FA). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 2009–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£373/sq ft) was about 85.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £305,000 in June 2024.

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
Bathrooms2
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Period featuresYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 October 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromB82toC79

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

4%92%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Ffordd Nowell, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9FA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Ffordd Nowell 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.

On the street

Versus other Ffordd Nowell homes

Four headline reads against 40 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 38 Ffordd Nowell lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,013

Street avg £2,623

Strongly above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly above

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.

Nearest stops

Howardian CloseBus stop103m
Sainsbury'sBus stop283m
Baron's Court RoadBus stop380m
City LinkBus stop412m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences995 reports33%
Anti-social Behaviour345 reports11%
Public Order344 reports11%
Shoplifting340 reports11%

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Comparables

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 38 Ffordd Nowell is modelled from its 76 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in CF23 9FA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 38 Ffordd Nowell. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 38 Ffordd Nowell was lodged in October 2023 at band C and is valid until October 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 38 Ffordd Nowell. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. Schools and stops are measured in a straight line from CF23 9FA.
Council tax band: 38 Ffordd Nowell is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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