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8 Tai Penylan, Capel Llanilltern, Cardiff, CF5 6JQ

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
103 m²
1109 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 48
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Tai Penylan

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

8 Tai Penylan is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Capel Llanilltern, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF5 6JQ). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include notable views and outbuildings.

At 103 m² it's 19.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (86 m² median across 8 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £434,000 is 47.1% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£266/sq ft) was about 97% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2018 at £295,000.

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

Outside

  • OutbuildingsYes
  • Notable viewsYes
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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E48
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2010from May 2009
EPC improved fromF37toC76
Main Fuel
OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Hot Water
AverageVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
26%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2018from Aug 2010
EPC improved fromC76toE48
Main Fuel
GasOil

Fuel source changed

Hot Water
Very GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC ENo mains gasPermanent outbuildings

Because the property has no mains gas supply and has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Tai Penylan, Capel Llanilltern, Cardiff, CF5 6JQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Tai Penylan has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

Latest sale on 8 Tai Penylan was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£434,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£295,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 October 2018Most recent

    £295,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF5 6JQ: £231,500 (2023–2011).

On the street

Versus other Tai Penylan homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Tai Penylan stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,864

Street avg £2,419

Strongly above

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 107 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Tai Penylan

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

Larger development activity nearby

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.
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4 bed3 bath
£657k

1 Broadway Green, St Nicholas

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4 bed
£658k

1 Church Rise, Wenvoe

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4 bed2 bath
£285k

1 Cottage Row, Twyn Yr Odyn

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2 bed2 bath
£684k

1 Campbell Court, St Nicholas

CF5 6BF

4 bed3 bath
£230k

1 Chestnut Cottages, Croft Y Genau Road, St Fagans

CF5 6EG

2 bed1 bath
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.
Full Cardiff report

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Graig-y-Parc — 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

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