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49 Birchfield Crescent, Cardiff, CF5 1AE

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
200 m²
2153 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 49 Birchfield Crescent

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

49 Birchfield Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cardiff (CF5 1AE). It has a recorded floor area of 200 m² (around 2153 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Other recorded features include a conservatory and a loft.

At 200 m² the property is well over the postcode median (91 m² across 25 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2008–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 19.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £500,000 in December 2023.

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
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • LoftYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • Summer houseYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 49 Birchfield Crescent

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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.

49 Birchfield Crescent's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Aug 2013
EPC improved fromE51toD62
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
0%65%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC 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 49 Birchfield Crescent, Cardiff, CF5 1AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

49 Birchfield Crescent 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.

Latest sale on 49 Birchfield Crescent was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£484,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 15 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£500,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 December 2023Most recent

    £500,000

    +100.0%over 15 years

  2. 16 October 2008

    £250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF5 1AE: £400,000 (2024–2023).

On the street

Versus other Birchfield Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 49 Birchfield Crescent runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £3,140

Strongly below

Floor Area

200 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.8 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 49 Birchfield Crescent

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

Pick your report · every report is £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.
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1 Burlington Terrace

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1 Bernard Avenue, Canton

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£394k

1 Egerton Mews, Egerton Street

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£378k

1 Birchfield Crescent

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£378k

1 Cumberland Street

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3 bed1 bath
£352k

1 Conybeare Road

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3 bed1 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

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