What type of property is 1 The Old Forge, CF5 6TL?

1 The Old Forge, CF5 6TL is a detached house.

How energy efficient is 1 The Old Forge, CF5 6TL?

The current EPC rating for 1 The Old Forge, CF5 6TL is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in April 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 The Old Forge, CF5 6TL?

1 The Old Forge, CF5 6TL has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (1,604 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 The Old Forge, CF5 6TL heated?

The latest EPC at 1 The Old Forge, CF5 6TL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 The Old Forge, CF5 6TL?

1 The Old Forge, CF5 6TL is in council tax band H. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 The Old Forge, CF5 6TL located?

1 The Old Forge, CF5 6TL sits in Bonvilston, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF5 postcode district.

Is 1 The Old Forge, CF5 6TL in a safe area?

Police records around 1 The Old Forge, CF5 6TL show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 9 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

How well connected is 1 The Old Forge, CF5 6TL?

The closest bus stop to 1 The Old Forge, CF5 6TL is The Old Forge, 37m away. In total there are 20 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 The Old Forge, Bonvilston, Cardiff, CF5 6TL

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

149 m²

1604 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band H

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 The Old Forge

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

1 The Old Forge is a detached house in Bonvilston, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF5 6TL). It has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (around 1604 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band H. The latest certificate (April 2015) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). The latest certificate is from April 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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 The Old Forge's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Apr 2025

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Old Forge, Bonvilston, Cardiff, CF5 6TL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 The Old Forge has no planning applications on record.

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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 The Old Forge has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£609,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 4 sales in CF5 6TL: £196,250 (2002–1996).

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Area

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

The Old Forge — bus stop.

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