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8 Lothian Crescent, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9HY

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
66 m²
710 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 8 Lothian Crescent

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

8 Lothian Crescent is a detached house in Penylan, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF23 9HY). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in February 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 66 m² it's 20% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (83 m² median across 18 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% 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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Feb 2015
EPC improved fromE40toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof
PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Lothian Crescent, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9HY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Lothian Crescent has no planning applications on record.

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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.

8 Lothian Crescent has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£287,000

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 9HY: £285,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Lothian Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 8 Lothian Crescent stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 60 (D)

Above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Lothian Crescent

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

Pick your report · from £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.
£280k

1 Grafton Close, Penylan

CF23 9JA

£311k

1 Ffordd Nowell, Penylan

CF23 9FA

£264k

1 Howardian Close, Penylan

CF23 9AG

£249k

1 Eastside Quarter, Maelfa, Llanedeyrn

CF23 9PN

£337k

1 Kingwood Close, Penylan

CF23 9HE

3 bed1 bath
£339k

1 Doe Close, Penylan

CF23 9HJ

£350k

1 Firstbrook Close

CF23 9ER

3 bed2 bath
£360k

1 Baber Close

CF23 9BX

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

0.1 km

Lothian Cres — 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 Lothian Crescent, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9HY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.