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585 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1BE

Notable views
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
103 m²
1109 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 585 Cowbridge Road East

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

585 Cowbridge Road East is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Cardiff (CF5 1BE). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 67), 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, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Other recorded features include notable views. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Today's modelled estimate of £345,000 sits 76% above the 2015 sale of £196,000. Last sold in August 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 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
  • Bathrooms2
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-west-facing
  • DrivewayYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Heating systemGas
  • 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jan 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Aug 2013
EPC improved fromE51toD61
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Glazing
Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
33%71%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2013from Nov 2013
EPC improved fromD61toE53
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Jan 2025from Dec 2013
EPC improved fromE53toD67
Windows
Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC 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 585 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

585 Cowbridge Road East 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.

585 Cowbridge Road East valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£345,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.1% per year over 8 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£196,000

Growth on file: 0.1% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 August 2015Most recent

    £196,000

    +0.5%over 8 years

  2. 2 April 2007

    £195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF5 1BE: £220,000 (2021–2006).

On the street

Versus other Cowbridge Road East homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 585 Cowbridge Road East runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,903

Street avg £2,215

Below

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 107 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 585 Cowbridge Road East

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.
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1 Cumberland Street

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1 Aldsworth Road

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3 bed1 bath
£394k

1 Egerton Mews, Egerton Street

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3 bed2 bath
£402k

1 Bernard Avenue, Canton

CF5 1BT

3 bed1 bath
£411k

1 Burlington Terrace

CF5 1GG

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

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Victoria Park 3 — 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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