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23 Scholars Drive, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9FE

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor Ground
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
54 m²
581 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 23 Scholars Drive

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

23 Scholars Drive is a semi-detached house in Penylan, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF23 9FE). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. At 54 m² this is the 7th smallest of 56 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 53–178 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (May 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

At 54 m² it sits well below the postcode median (103 m² across 55 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 85% of similar 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.

23 Scholars Drive's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Scholars Drive, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9FE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Scholars Drive has no planning applications on record.

2

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.

23 Scholars Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£138,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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

On the street

Versus other Scholars Drive homes

Three headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 23 Scholars Drive runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 82 (B)

Strongly below

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 54 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 0.9 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Scholars Drive

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

Pick your report · every report is £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.
£139k

1 Chapel Wood, Llanedeyrn

CF23 9EE

£128k

1 Coed Y Gores, Llanedeyrn

CF23 9ND

£117k

1 Brynfedw, Llanedeyrn

CF23 9PP

£170k

1 Awel Mor, Llanedeyrn

CF23 9QA

£185k

1 Jefferson Court, Pennsylvania, Llanedeyrn

CF23 9LX

£188k

1 Bryn Y Nant, Llanedeyrn

CF23 9NZ

3 bed
£237k

1 Ferny Court, Waterloo Road, Penylan

CF23 9BU

£253k

1 Eastside Quarter, Maelfa, Llanedeyrn

CF23 9PN

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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FAQ

Common questions

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