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42 Ely Road, Cardiff, CF5 2JG

Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
85 m²
914 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 42 Ely Road

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

42 Ely Road is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Cardiff (CF5 2JG). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 914 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2009) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The latest certificate is from April 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

8 years since the last transfer (December 2017). Today's modelled estimate of £344,000 is 49.6% above the 2017 sale price.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Ely Road

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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.

42 Ely Road's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 14 Apr 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-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 42 Ely Road, Cardiff, CF5 2JG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 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.

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

Current estimate

£344,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£230,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 December 2017Most recent

    £230,000

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.

Price per m² for 42 Ely Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,710

Street avg £3,108

Below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 111 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 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.
£331k

1 Buckley Close

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£370k

1 Cranwell Close

CF5 2EY

3 bed
£317k

1 Cardiff Road, Llandaff

CF5 2DN

3 bed1 bath
£475k

1 Bishops Avenue, Llandaff

CF5 2HJ

3 bed
£390k

1 Bruce Knight Close

CF5 2QR

4 bed
£420k

1 Deans Close

CF5 2BR

4 bed
£442k

1 Burne Jones Close

CF5 2RY

4 bed2 bath
£256k

1 Cwrt Y Llan, Cardiff Road, Llandaff

CF5 2FF

2 bed2 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

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