What type of property is 78 Ethel Street, CF5 1EN?

78 Ethel Street, CF5 1EN is a mid-terrace house.

When did 78 Ethel Street, CF5 1EN last change hands?

78 Ethel Street, CF5 1EN last sold for £335,000 in January 2025, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £130,000 in September 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 78 Ethel Street, CF5 1EN appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 2010 and January 2025, 78 Ethel Street, CF5 1EN rose from £130,000 to £335,000, a change of £205,000. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 78 Ethel Street, CF5 1EN?

The current EPC rating for 78 Ethel Street, CF5 1EN is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in March 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 78 Ethel Street, CF5 1EN?

78 Ethel Street, CF5 1EN has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 78 Ethel Street, CF5 1EN heated?

The latest EPC at 78 Ethel Street, CF5 1EN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 78 Ethel Street, CF5 1EN?

The most recent planning decision at 78 Ethel Street, CF5 1EN was a refusal for single-storey rear extension (ref. 21/02584/MNR) in August 2023. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 78 Ethel Street, CF5 1EN?

78 Ethel Street, CF5 1EN is in council tax band D.

Where is 78 Ethel Street, CF5 1EN located?

78 Ethel Street, CF5 1EN sits in Cardiff. It falls within the CF5 postcode district.

Is 78 Ethel Street, CF5 1EN in a safe area?

Police records around 78 Ethel Street, CF5 1EN show an average of 426 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

How well connected is 78 Ethel Street, CF5 1EN?

The closest bus stop to 78 Ethel Street, CF5 1EN is Chargot Road, 215m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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78 Ethel Street, Cardiff, CF5 1EN

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 78 Ethel Street

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

78 Ethel Street is a mid-terrace house in Cardiff (CF5 1EN). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2010–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£421/sq ft) was about 126.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2025 at £335,000.

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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

Mar 2020

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 March 2030

3 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78 Ethel Street, Cardiff, CF5 1EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 78 Ethel Street was refused — worth checking the council file.

2 applications on record at 78 Ethel Street, Cardiff, CF5 1EN

2decisions2extensions12documents2nearby

Aug 2023
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
CONVERSION TO 2 FLATS WITH REAR DORMER AND GROUND FLOOR REAR EXTENSION
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
21/02584/MNR
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Loft ConversionJul 2024Decision

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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 78 Ethel Street was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£336,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£335,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

17 January 2025Most recent
£335,000
+103.0%over 3 years
28 June 2021
£165,000
+26.9%over 10 years
29 September 2010
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF5 1EN: £275,000 (2025–2022).

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Versus other Ethel Street homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 78 Ethel Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,527

Street avg £2,953

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

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Crime

426/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Chargot Road — bus stop.

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