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12 Dovey Close, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 1RJ

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 12 Dovey Close

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

12 Dovey Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Rumney, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF3 1RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £238,000 sits 55% above the 2017 sale of £153,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£164/sq ft) was about 51.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs). Last sold in October 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDetached
  • Cul-de-sacYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
May 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 May 2027

7 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2015from Sept 2015
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

May 2017from Nov 2015
EPC improved fromD64toC72
Heating Controls
FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
78%56%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Dovey Close, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 1RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Dovey Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

12 Dovey Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£238,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£153,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 October 2017Most recent

    £153,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF3 1RJ: £235,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Dovey Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Dovey Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,764

Street avg £1,492

Above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Dovey Close

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£246k

1 Meadvale Court, Meadvale Road

CF3 1UG

3 bed2 bath
£256k

1 Duncan Close, St Mellons

CF3 1NP

3 bed1 bath
£213k

1 Abergele Road, Rumney

CF3 1RR

3 bed1 bath
£203k

1 Dovey Close, Rumney

CF3 1RJ

3 bed
£215k

1 Llanina Grove, Rumney

CF3 1SW

4 bed
£205k

1 Canopus Close, St Mellons

CF3 1NR

2 bed1 bath
£214k

1 Meadvale Road

CF3 1UF

£213k

1 Heol Newydd

CF3 1DW

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

Crime

242/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Abergele Road — 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

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