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8 Scholars Drive, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9FE

EPC B
Property type
Detached
Floor area
100 m²
1076 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 84
Council tax
Band F
Overview

About 8 Scholars Drive

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

8 Scholars Drive is a detached house in Penylan, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF23 9FE). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft) and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2013) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 2 certificates since March 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The latest certificate is from March 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

13 years since the last transfer (April 2013). Today's modelled estimate of £399,000 is 32.4% above the 2013 sale price.

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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Mar 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
B84
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.5 t/year
Occupancy
—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2013from Mar 2013
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Scholars Drive, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9FE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.
Current estimate

£399,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£301,375

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 April 2013Most recent

    £301,375

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.

8 Scholars Drive outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,014

Street avg £2,901

Above

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Above

Years Held

13 years

Street avg 10 years

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 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.
£399k

1 Hugon Close

CF23 9BY

3 bed1 bath
£360k

1 Baber Close

CF23 9BX

£450k

1 Barons Court Road, Penylan

CF23 9DF

£450k

1 Colchester Avenue, Penylan

CF23 9BN

£350k

1 Firstbrook Close

CF23 9ER

3 bed2 bath
£344k

1 Doe Close, Penylan

CF23 9HJ

£328k

1 Kingwood Close, Penylan

CF23 9HE

3 bed1 bath
£502k

1 Earl S Court Road, Penylan

CF23 9DD

4 bed
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.

Go deeper on the local area

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

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Scholars Drive, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9FE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.