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28 Downton Rise, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 3BH

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
126 m²
1356 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 28 Downton Rise

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

28 Downton Rise is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Rumney, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF3 3BH). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 126 m² the property is well over the postcode median (97 m² across 24 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was August 2025 at £355,000 — fresh data. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2004–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£262/sq ft) was about 78.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Sept 2012
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Downton Rise, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 3BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 28 Downton Rise, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 3BH

2decisions2extensions19documents
  1. May 2013
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    HIP TO GABLE ROOF EXTENSION AND REAR DORMERS

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    13/00471/DCH
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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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.

28 Downton Rise has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2004.

Current estimate

£349,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£355,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 August 2025Most recent

    £355,000

    +87.8%over 12 years

  2. 20 December 2012

    £189,000

    +13.9%over 8 years

  3. 8 July 2004

    £166,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF3 3BH: £330,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Downton Rise homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 28 Downton Rise runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,817

Street avg £2,284

Above

Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 28 Downton Rise

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

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

3/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Caeglas Road — bus stop.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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