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234 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1GY

3 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 234 Cowbridge Road East

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

234 Cowbridge Road East is a mid-terrace house in Cardiff (CF5 1GY). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 80 m² this is the 8th smallest of 10 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 37–106 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (73 versus a worst of 28). The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£258/sq ft) was about 53.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in February 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused.

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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 5)
Dec 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2012from Mar 2012
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2021from Nov 2012
EPC improved fromD65toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 234 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1GY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a loft conversion application was refused at 234 Cowbridge Road East in 2022.

3 applications on record at 234 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1GY

3decisions2extensions29documents2nearby
Flagged:Subdivision
  1. Feb 2015
    Full
    Outcome in report

    NEW 3 BED FLAT ABOVE EXISTING LAW OFFICES AND ALTERATION TO FRONT ELEVATION.

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    14/02757/MNR
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 29 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

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

Current estimate

£230,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£222,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 February 2017Most recent

    £222,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF5 1GY: £165,000 (2013–2007).

On the street

Versus other Cowbridge Road East homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

234 Cowbridge Road East is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,775

Street avg £2,376

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Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 68 m²

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Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 234 Cowbridge Road East

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

A planning decision worth checking

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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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
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.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Radnor Court — bus stop.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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