8 Forrest Road, Cardiff, CF5 1HR is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,216 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £372,586 , which equates to approximately £306 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Jul 2022 for £345,000. Since then, the value has increased by £27,586, representing a 8.0% increase, or approximately 2.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £372,586 is:

  • 18.2% higher than the average property price on Forrest Road
  • 18.4% higher than the average in the CF5 1HR postcode area
  • and 10.2% higher than the average price for Cardiff as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 31 March 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1216 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£372,586
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£306
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Forrest Road, Cardiff, CF5 1HR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Mar 2014.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Jul 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 22.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 19% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 19% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to CF5 1HR

3 rd / 24
Price Rank
18% higher than average
1 st / 19
Size Rank
23% bigger than average
15 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£372,586
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+8 %
29 Jul 2022
£345,000
Freehold
+59.4 %
7 Apr 2017
£216,500
Freehold
+631.4 %
29 Jul 2000
£29,600
Leasehold
-39 %
28 Jun 1995
£48,500
Freehold
+150 %
28 Jun 1995
£19,400
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £284,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1081 sq ft
sale price: £262,000
sale date: 5 Mar 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 19 Jun 2006
rooms: 6
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 3 Feb 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £340,100
sale date: 12 Jan 2024

Data Sources

The property at 8 Forrest Road, Cardiff, CF5 1HR appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Jul 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Mar 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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