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15 Scholars Drive, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9FE

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
7
Floor area
165 m²
1776 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 15 Scholars Drive

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

15 Scholars Drive is an eight-bedroom detached house in Penylan, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF23 9FE). It has a recorded floor area of 165 m² (around 1776 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 165 m² the property is well over the postcode median (100 m² across 55 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 85% of similar EPCs). 8 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2013. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 13 years since the last transfer (November 2013). Today's modelled estimate of £614,000 is 33.5% above the 2013 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

  • Bedrooms8
  • Bathrooms7
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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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)
Dec 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Oct 2013
EPC improved fromB85toC79
Heating Controls
Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Scholars Drive, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9FE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 15 Scholars Drive, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9FE

1decisions1extensions10documents2nearby
  1. Dec 2013
    Garage ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION GARAGE CONVERSION AND ALTERATIONS

    Extension
    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    13/02302/DCH
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

15 Scholars Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£614,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£459,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 November 2013Most recent

    £459,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF23 9FE: £420,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Scholars Drive homes

Four headline reads against 47 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

15 Scholars Drive is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£2,788

Street avg £2,906

On par

Floor Area

165 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly below
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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£534k

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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

£399k

1 Hugon Close

CF23 9BY

3 bed1 bath
£360k

1 Baber Close

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£350k

1 Firstbrook Close

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3 bed2 bath
£344k

1 Doe Close, Penylan

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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

Howardian Close — bus stop.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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