What kind of home is 1a, Cardigan Street, CF5 1QU?

1a, Cardigan Street, CF5 1QU is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1a, Cardigan Street, CF5 1QU last change hands?

1a, Cardigan Street, CF5 1QU last sold for £160,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £120,000 in May 2012, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1a, Cardigan Street, CF5 1QU?

Across 2 sales between May 2012 and March 2024, 1a, Cardigan Street, CF5 1QU rose from £120,000 to £160,000, a change of £40,000. That works out to roughly +2.5% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, Cardigan Street, CF5 1QU?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Cardigan Street, CF5 1QU is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. It has dropped from a B recorded in December 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Cardigan Street, CF5 1QU?

1a, Cardigan Street, CF5 1QU has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (398 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 50% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CF5 1QU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Cardigan Street, CF5 1QU use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Cardigan Street, CF5 1QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Cardigan Street, CF5 1QU?

1a, Cardigan Street, CF5 1QU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1a, Cardigan Street, CF5 1QU in?

1a, Cardigan Street, CF5 1QU sits in Cardiff. It falls within the CF5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1a, Cardigan Street, CF5 1QU?

Police records around 1a, Cardigan Street, CF5 1QU show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What is the nearest station to 1a, Cardigan Street, CF5 1QU?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Cardigan Street, CF5 1QU is Thompsons Park, 183m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Cardigan Street, Cardiff, CF5 1QU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

37 m²

398 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Cardiff (CF5 1QU). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 94), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

At 37 m² it sits well below the postcode median (75 m² across 9 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 2012–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £176,000 is 10% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£402/sq ft) was about 64.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2024 for £160,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront
OutbuildingsYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

1a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2021

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Dec 2010

EPC improved fromB83toC75

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

2%70%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Cardigan Street, Cardiff, CF5 1QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£176,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£160,000

Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

1 March 2024Most recent
£160,000
+33.3%over 11 years
15 May 2012
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF5 1QU: £285,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in CF5 1QU

On the street

Versus other Cardigan Street homes

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

On epc rating, 1a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,324

Street avg £3,425

Strongly above

Floor Area

37 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Thompsons Park — bus stop.

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