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470 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1BJ

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
82 m²
883 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 470 Cowbridge Road East

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

470 Cowbridge Road East is a mid-terrace house in Cardiff (CF5 1BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

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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)
Jun 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Nov 2008
Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
25%67%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace 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.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 470 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

470 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.

470 Cowbridge Road East has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£258,000

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 1BJ: £240,000 (2023–2014).

On the street

Versus other Cowbridge Road East homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 470 Cowbridge Road East lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

Above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 470 Cowbridge Road East

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.
£285k

1 Aubrey Avenue

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2 bed
£298k

1 Anglesey Mews, Anglesey Street

CF5 1AW

£303k

1 Aldsworth Road

CF5 1AA

3 bed1 bath
£320k

1 Bassett Street

CF5 1PP

3 bed1 bath
£322k

1 Carmarthen Street

CF5 1QG

£205k

1 Dulwich Gardens

CF5 1SE

3 bed
£202k

1 Daisy Street

CF5 1EP

£198k

1 Cwrt Y Bragdy, Radnor Road

CF5 1DA

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

0.0 km

Victoria Park 5 — 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 470 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1BJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.