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8 Fairfield Close, Cardiff, CF5 1AD

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
60 m²
646 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Fairfield Close

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

8 Fairfield Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Cardiff (CF5 1AD). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in December 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £295,000 sits 66.2% above the 2011 sale of £177,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£275/sq ft) was about 39.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 60 m² it's 29.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (85 m² median across 7 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). On the market in October 2011 and unlisted since — roughly 15 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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
Before you decide

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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 2)
May 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Dec 2010
EPC improved fromD67toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Fairfield Close, Cardiff, CF5 1AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Fairfield Close 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.

8 Fairfield Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£295,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2011)

£177,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 October 2011Most recent

    £177,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF5 1AD: £275,000 (2025–2016).

On the street

Versus other Fairfield Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Fairfield Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,958

Street avg £3,786

Below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Fairfield Close

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

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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.
£285k

1 Aubrey Avenue

CF5 1AQ

2 bed
£303k

1 Aldsworth Road

CF5 1AA

3 bed1 bath
£320k

1 Bassett Street

CF5 1PP

3 bed1 bath
£350k

1 Earle Place

CF5 1NZ

1 bed1 bath
£352k

1 Conybeare Road

CF5 1GB

3 bed1 bath
£378k

1 Birchfield Crescent

CF5 1AE

3 bed1 bath
£378k

1 Cumberland Street

CF5 1LT

3 bed1 bath
£394k

1 Egerton Mews, Egerton Street

CF5 1RF

3 bed2 bath
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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Ely Bridge — 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 Fairfield Close, Cardiff, CF5 1AD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.