29a, Clive Road, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1HF
About 29a
29a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Canton, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF5 1HF). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. Tenure is freehold. At 38 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (38–89 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on electricity.
Most recent transfer was October 2025 at £196,000 — fresh data. At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (72 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 2008–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£479/sq ft) was about 158.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- TenureFreehold
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
More low energy lighting installed
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Window efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
29a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
29a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£203,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.0% per year over 17 years.
£196,000
Growth on file: 2.0% per year over 17 years.
Sales timeline
31 October 2025Most recent
£196,000
+40.0%over 17 years23 October 2008
£140,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CF5 1HF: £216,000 (2025–2018).
Nearby sales in CF5 1HF
29b, Clive Road, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1HF
Sold Aug 2025
£160,00013 Clive Road, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1HF
Sold Apr 2024
£290,00015b, Clive Road, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1HF
Sold Apr 2022
£171,00015a, Clive Road, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1HF
Sold Nov 2018
£200,00017 Clive Road, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1HF
Sold Apr 2018
£165,000
Versus other Clive Road homes
On price per m², 29a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£5,158
Street avg £3,020
Floor Area
38 m²
Street avg 55 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Clive Road — bus stop.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.







