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First Floor Flat, 491 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1BB

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About First Floor Flat

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

First Floor Flat is a mid-terrace house in Cardiff (CF5 1BB). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 59 m² the property is well over the postcode median (45 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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 3)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2015from Feb 2011
EPC improved fromC73toD58
Low Energy Lighting
0%25%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2026from Nov 2015
EPC improved fromD58toC75
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against First Floor Flat, 491 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

First Floor Flat 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.

First Floor Flat has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£195,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 CF5 1BB: £220,000 (2022–2016).

On the street

Versus other Cowbridge Road East homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, First Floor Flat stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 39 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about First Floor Flat

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
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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

Crime

426/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Nesta 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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