Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
8 The Crescent, Fairwater, Cardiff, CF5 3DF
1 planning record
Estimated value
£338,000
- Since the 2003 sale (£165,000)+105%
- Against CF5 3DF's recent median (£231,000)+46%
Newest record on this page: January 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
122 m²
1313 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Private Rental
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Our estimate
£338,000
- Against its 2003 sale (£165,000)+105%
- Against CF5 3DF's recent median (£231,000)+46%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 8 The Crescent is modelled from its 122 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CF5 3DF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
122 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2021
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2003
Recent sales in CF5 3DF
5 sales, median £231,000 (2026–2019)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: January 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
8 The Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
24 April 2003Most recent
£165,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CF5 3DF: £231,000 (2026–2019).
Nearby sales in CF5 3DF
33 The Crescent, Fairwater, Cardiff, CF5 3DF
Sold Jan 2026
£297,5009 The Crescent, Fairwater, Cardiff, CF5 3DF
Sold Dec 2024
£300,0003 The Crescent, Fairwater, Cardiff, CF5 3DF
Sold Aug 2020
£231,00021 The Crescent, Fairwater, Cardiff, CF5 3DF
Sold Sept 2019
£200,00017 The Crescent, Fairwater, Cardiff, CF5 3DF
Sold Jul 2019
£210,000
What this page doesn't show
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- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
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About 8 The Crescent
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
8 The Crescent is a three-bedroom detached house in Fairwater, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF5 3DF). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Other recorded features include a balcony.
It hasn't traded since April 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £338,000 sits 104.8% above the 2003 sale of £165,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£126/sq ft) was about 32% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2004. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 122 m² it's 27.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (96 m² median across 11 EPCs).
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
- BalconyYes
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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 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 25 August 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Aug 2021from Mar 2011
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Low Energy Lighting
0%69%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 8 The Crescent, Fairwater, Cardiff, CF5 3DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
8 The Crescent has an approved side extension on the planning record.
1 application on record at 8 The Crescent, Fairwater, Cardiff, CF5 3DF
1decisions1extensions1documents
- Jul 2004ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Side of property
SIDE EXTENSION AND ALTERATIONS TO ROOF, INCLUDING 3 NO. DORMERS AND BALCONY
- Documents
- 1 doc on file
- Reference
- 04/01326/W
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Versus other The Crescent homes
Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Years Held for 8 The Crescent runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,352
Street avg £2,330
Floor Area
122 m²
Street avg 106 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.7 t/year
Street avg 4.9 t/year
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
426/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Cartwright Lane — bus stop.
Nearest stops
- Cartwright LaneBus stop136m
- The FairwaterBus stop142m
- Bwlch RoadBus stop232m
- Llangattock RoadBus stop251m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,365 reports35%
- Anti-social Behaviour878 reports13%
- Public Order758 reports11%
- Shoplifting679 reports10%
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- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 8 The Crescent is modelled from its 122 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in CF5 3DF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 8 The Crescent. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 8 The Crescent was lodged in August 2021 at band D and is valid until August 2031. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 8 The Crescent. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. Schools and stops are measured in a straight line from CF5 3DF.
- Council tax band
- 8 The Crescent is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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