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26 Heol Y Castell, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 5LS

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 26 Heol Y Castell

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

26 Heol Y Castell is a semi-detached house in Ely, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF5 5LS). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2018. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 70 m² it's 20.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (88 m² median across 17 EPCs). Across 1996–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £185,000 is 48% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: January 2019 at £125,000.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Oct 2018
Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Heol Y Castell, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 5LS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Heol Y Castell has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Price for 26 Heol Y Castell has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£185,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£125,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 January 2019Most recent

    £125,000

    +316.7%over 23 years

  2. 10 January 1996

    £30,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF5 5LS: £182,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Heol Y Castell homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 26 Heol Y Castell lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,786

Street avg £1,709

On par

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Heol Y Castell

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

Pick your report · from £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.
£192k

1 Caerau Court Road

CF5 5JB

£175k

1 Chichester Way

CF5 5AT

£174k

1 Aintree Drive

CF5 5BD

£207k

1 Camrose Road

CF5 5EQ

£209k

1 Caerau Park Crescent

CF5 5JJ

3 bed1 bath
£209k

1 Clos Culver

CF5 5SE

£216k

1 Barnard Avenue, Ely

CF5 5AU

3 bed
£224k

1 Caerau Park Road

CF5 5JG

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.
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Crime

426/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Heol-y-Gaer — 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 26 Heol Y Castell, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 5LS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.