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238c, Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1GY

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
49 m²
527 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 45
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 238c

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

238c is a mid-terrace house in Cardiff (CF5 1GY). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (October 2017) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since April 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. At 49 m² this is the 3rd 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 across 10 units on file.

At 49 m² it sits well below the postcode median (74 m² across 9 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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 3)
Oct 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E45
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 October 2027

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Apr 2014
EPC improved fromE54toD67
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Oct 2017from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromD67toE45
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 238c, Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1GY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

238c 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.

238c has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£151,000

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 1GY: £165,000 (2025–2005).

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.

238c is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

45 (E)

Street avg 57 (D)

Below

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 238c

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

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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.
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1 Daisy Street

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1 Cardigan Street

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£242k

1 Dulwich Gardens

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£266k

1 Aubrey Avenue

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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

Crime

426/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Radnor Court — 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 238c, Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF5 1GY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.