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

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 40 Heol Y Castell

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

40 Heol Y Castell is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ely, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF5 5LS). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2015) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings.

Today's modelled estimate of £221,000 sits 52.4% above the 2015 sale of £145,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 76% of similar EPCs). 11 years since the last transfer (May 2015).

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
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 Jan 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Heol Y Castell, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 5LS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 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.

40 Heol Y Castell valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£221,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£145,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 May 2015Most recent

    £145,000

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.

40 Heol Y Castell is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£1,667

Street avg £1,730

On par

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 40 Heol Y Castell

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

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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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.
£214k

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3 bed
£199k

1 Caerau Park Crescent

CF5 5JJ

3 bed1 bath
£249k

1 Amroth Road

CF5 5DR

3 bed1 bath
£316k

1 Arles Road

CF5 5AN

3 bed2 bath
£235k

1 Chepstow Close

CF5 5EJ

4 bed
£301k

1 Clos Rhedyn

CF5 5NS

4 bed
£220k

1 Caerau Park Road

CF5 5JG

£227k

1 Clos Culver

CF5 5SE

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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Heol-y-Gaer — 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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