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1 Blethin Close, Cardiff, CF5 2RR

4 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Floor 1st
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
44 m²
474 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1 Blethin Close

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

1 Blethin Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Cardiff (CF5 2RR). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. At 44 m² this is the 10th smallest of 34 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–143 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 34 units on file. The latest certificate (March 2014) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). The latest certificate is from March 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 44 m² it sits well below the postcode median (64 m² across 33 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. 12 years since the last transfer (July 2014). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2002–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £138,000 is 46.8% above the 2014 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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • ParkingYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • 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.

1 Blethin Close'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 05 Mar 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Blethin Close, Cardiff, CF5 2RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Blethin Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

1 Blethin Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£138,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£94,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 July 2014Most recent

    £94,000

    +4.4%over 8 years
  2. 22 August 2005

    £90,000

    +32.5%over 2 years
  3. 12 September 2002

    £67,950

    +41.6%over 7 months
  4. 8 February 2002

    £48,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF5 2RR: £274,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Blethin Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Blethin Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,136

Street avg £2,572

Below

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 43 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Blethin Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Blethin Close — bus stop.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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