What type of property is 8 Kingwood Close, CF23 9HE?

8 Kingwood Close, CF23 9HE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Kingwood Close, CF23 9HE last change hands?

8 Kingwood Close, CF23 9HE last sold for £52,500 in May 1996, around 30 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Kingwood Close, CF23 9HE?

The current EPC rating for 8 Kingwood Close, CF23 9HE is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Kingwood Close, CF23 9HE?

8 Kingwood Close, CF23 9HE has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CF23 9HE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Kingwood Close, CF23 9HE heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Kingwood Close, CF23 9HE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Kingwood Close, CF23 9HE?

8 Kingwood Close, CF23 9HE is in council tax band E.

Where is 8 Kingwood Close, CF23 9HE located?

8 Kingwood Close, CF23 9HE sits in Penylan, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF23 postcode district.

Is 8 Kingwood Close, CF23 9HE in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Kingwood Close, CF23 9HE 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 8 Kingwood Close, CF23 9HE?

The closest bus stop to 8 Kingwood Close, CF23 9HE is Llanedeyrn Road, 203m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Kingwood Close, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9HE

Estimated value

£289,000

Since the 1996 sale (£52,500)+450%
Against CF23 9HE's recent median (£235,000)+23%

Newest record on this page: May 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

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

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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

£289,000

Against its 1996 sale (£52,500)+450%
Against CF23 9HE's recent median (£235,000)+23%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 8 Kingwood Close is modelled from its 85 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CF23 9HE. 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
85 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2021
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 1996
Recent sales in CF23 9HE
5 sales, median £235,000 (2025–2016)

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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 8 Kingwood Close was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Sales timeline

16 May 1996Most recent
£52,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF23 9HE: £235,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in CF23 9HE

Risks

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Overview

About 8 Kingwood Close

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

8 Kingwood Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Penylan, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF23 9HE). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 3-band jump.

It hasn't traded since May 1996, a hold of 30 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £289,000 sits 450.5% above the 1996 sale of £52,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£57/sq ft) was about 73.4% below the postcode norm.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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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)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 September 2031

4 years remaining

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Kingwood Close, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Kingwood Close 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 Kingwood Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Kingwood Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£618

Street avg £2,809

Strongly below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly below

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

0.2 km

Llanedeyrn Road — bus stop.

Nearest stops

Llanedeyrn RoadBus stop203m
St Teilo'sBus stop270m
Lonsdale RoadBus stop283m
QueenwoodBus stop386m

Most reported crime locally

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

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 8 Kingwood Close is modelled from its 85 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CF23 9HE. 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. 1 sale is recorded for 8 Kingwood Close. 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 8 Kingwood Close was lodged in September 2021 at band E and is valid until September 2031. 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 8 Kingwood Close. 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 9HE.
Council tax band: 8 Kingwood Close 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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