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40 Ely Road, Cardiff, CF5 2JG

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
77 m²
829 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 52
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 40 Ely Road

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

40 Ely Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Cardiff (CF5 2JG). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 3-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 79% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £287,000 is 36.7% above the 2023 sale price. Most recent transfer: April 2023 at £210,000.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E52
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Nov 2012
EPC improved fromF30toE52
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
25%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Ely Road, Cardiff, CF5 2JG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Ely Road has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

40 Ely Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£287,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£210,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 April 2023Most recent

    £210,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF5 2JG: £250,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Ely Road homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

40 Ely Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,727

Street avg £3,107

Below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 40 Ely Road

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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.
£256k

1 Cwrt Y Llan, Cardiff Road, Llandaff

CF5 2FF

2 bed2 bath
£250k

1 Beale Close

CF5 2RU

2 bed1 bath
£216k

1 Ashdene Close

CF5 2SA

2 bed
£317k

1 Cardiff Road, Llandaff

CF5 2DN

3 bed1 bath
£331k

1 Buckley Close

CF5 2DF

3 bed1 bath
£370k

1 Cranwell Close

CF5 2EY

3 bed
£475k

1 Bishops Avenue, Llandaff

CF5 2HJ

3 bed
£138k

1 Blethin Close

CF5 2RR

1 bed1 bath
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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Black Lion — 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 40 Ely Road, Cardiff, CF5 2JG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.