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488a, Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1BL

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 488a

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

488a is a mid-terrace house in Cardiff (CF5 1BL). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. At 73 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 67–81 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (64 versus a worst of 51). The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69).

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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)
Feb 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Jul 2011
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting
30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 488a, Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

488a 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.

488a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£203,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 2 sales in CF5 1BL: £177,500 (2006–2005).

On the street

Versus other Cowbridge Road East homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 488a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 58 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 488a

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.
£202k

1 Daisy Street

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1 Dulwich Gardens

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3 bed
£198k

1 Cwrt Y Bragdy, Radnor Road

CF5 1DA

£194k

1 Cardigan Street

CF5 1QU

£185k

1 Clive Hall Court, Clive Road, Canton

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£180k

1 Chartwell Court, Cowbridge Road East

CF5 1BN

£174k

1 Cwrt Wessex, Wessex Street

CF5 1LB

£285k

1 Aubrey Avenue

CF5 1AQ

2 bed
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

0.1 km

Windway 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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 488a, Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1BL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.