What kind of home is 46 Scholars Drive, CF23 9FE?

46 Scholars Drive, CF23 9FE is a detached house.

What did 46 Scholars Drive, CF23 9FE sell for?

46 Scholars Drive, CF23 9FE last sold for £420,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £300,000 in May 2013, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 46 Scholars Drive, CF23 9FE?

Across 2 sales between May 2013 and April 2023, 46 Scholars Drive, CF23 9FE rose from £300,000 to £420,000, a change of £120,000. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 46 Scholars Drive, CF23 9FE have?

The current EPC rating for 46 Scholars Drive, CF23 9FE is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 46 Scholars Drive, CF23 9FE?

46 Scholars Drive, CF23 9FE has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (1,109 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 46 Scholars Drive, CF23 9FE use?

The latest EPC at 46 Scholars Drive, CF23 9FE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 46 Scholars Drive, CF23 9FE?

46 Scholars Drive, CF23 9FE is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 46 Scholars Drive, CF23 9FE in?

46 Scholars Drive, CF23 9FE sits in Penylan, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF23 postcode district.

What is crime like near 46 Scholars Drive, CF23 9FE?

Police records around 46 Scholars Drive, CF23 9FE 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 is the nearest station to 46 Scholars Drive, CF23 9FE?

The closest bus stop to 46 Scholars Drive, CF23 9FE is Howardian Close, 106m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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46 Scholars Drive, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9FE

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

103 m²

1109 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 46 Scholars Drive

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

46 Scholars Drive is a detached house in Penylan, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF23 9FE). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 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. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 82% of similar EPCs). Across 2013–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£379/sq ft) was about 45.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2023 for £420,000.

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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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 March 2033

6 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 46 Scholars Drive, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9FE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

46 Scholars Drive has no planning applications on record.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£455,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£420,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

16 April 2023Most recent
£420,000
+40.0%over 9 years
30 May 2013
£300,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF23 9FE: £370,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in CF23 9FE

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Versus other Scholars Drive homes

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

46 Scholars Drive is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£4,078

Street avg £2,868

Strongly above

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 117 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly below

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Similar properties nearby

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

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Area

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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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