What type of property is 8 Riversdale, CF5 2QL?

8 Riversdale, CF5 2QL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Riversdale, CF5 2QL?

8 Riversdale, CF5 2QL last sold for £225,000 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £170,000 in September 2010, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Riversdale, CF5 2QL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2010 and October 2020, 8 Riversdale, CF5 2QL rose from £170,000 to £225,000, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Riversdale, CF5 2QL have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Riversdale, CF5 2QL is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Riversdale, CF5 2QL?

8 Riversdale, CF5 2QL has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CF5 2QL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Riversdale, CF5 2QL heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Riversdale, CF5 2QL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Riversdale, CF5 2QL?

8 Riversdale, CF5 2QL is in council tax band D.

Where is 8 Riversdale, CF5 2QL located?

8 Riversdale, CF5 2QL sits in Llandaff, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF5 postcode district.

Is 8 Riversdale, CF5 2QL in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Riversdale, CF5 2QL 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 transport links are near 8 Riversdale, CF5 2QL?

The closest rail stop to 8 Riversdale, CF5 2QL is Danescourt Rail Station, 171m away. The nearest bus option is Burne Jones Close, 240m away.

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8 Riversdale, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 2QL

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Riversdale

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

8 Riversdale is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Llandaff, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF5 2QL). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

At 65 m² it's 18.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (55 m² median across 46 EPCs). Across 2010–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £285,000 is 26.7% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£322/sq ft) was about 43.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £225,000 in October 2020.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Jul 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%62%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Riversdale, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 2QL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Riversdale has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£285,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£225,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

18 October 2020Most recent
£225,000
+32.4%over 10 years
28 September 2010
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF5 2QL: £252,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CF5 2QL

On the street

Versus other Riversdale homes

Four headline reads against 46 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 8 Riversdale stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,462

Street avg £2,807

Above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

On par

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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

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Danescourt Rail Station — railway station.

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