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43 MAES Y CROFFT

CARDIFF, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF CF15 8FE

3 beds 1 baths 764 sq ft Listed 5 May 2017 (-3339d)

£205,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 43 MAES Y CROFFT, CARDIFF, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF CF15 8FE |
| Price | £205,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 |
| Floor area | 71 m² |
| Last sold | £205,000 Jul 2017 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 16/06/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £423/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,530

### Recommendations
- W (Â£800 - Â£1,200)
- E (Â£30)
- N (Â£4,000 - Â£6,000)
- U (Â£9,000 - Â£14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9838-2049-7276-0097-9960)

## Description

**LOCATION** **** The property is situated in the popular Morganstown area of Cardiff. Local amenities include a public house, garden centre, hairdresser and regular bus service to and from the city centre. The M4 motorway and A470 links are nearby. The Taff Trail is also a short walk away with cycle path and numerous walks.

**ENTRANCE** **** Entered via paved pathway leading to front door.

**ENTRANCE** **HALLWAY** **** Entered via wooden door with obscure double glazed panel. Doors to cloaks/wc and lounge. Stairs leading to front door. Radiator.

**CLOAKS/WC** **** Obscure double glazed window to front. Low level wc. Wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Fuseboard to wall. Radiator.

**LOUNGE** **15' 7" x 11' 4" (4.760m x 3.464m)** Double glazed window to front. Feature fireplace with wooden surround and mantle housing electric fire. TV aerial point. Telephone point. Two radiators. Wooden doors to;

**KITCHEN/DINER** **8' 7" (max) 14' 10" (max) (2.640m x 4.527m)** Double glazed sliding patio doors to rear garden and patio area. Further double glazed window to rear. A modern fitted kitchen with a range of base and eye level units incorporating Belfast sink with mixer tap and solid wood worktops. Part tiled walls. Cupboard housing combination gas boiler. Built in electric oven and hob with extractor fan over. Integrated dishwasher and washer/dryer. Space for fridge/freezer. Understairs storage cupboard. Radiator.

**FIRST** **FLOOR** ****

**LANDING** **** Storage cupboard with shelving. Access to loft space, with lighting. Radiator. Doors to three bedrooms and bathroom.

**BEDROOM** **ONE** **12' 8" x 8' 1" (3.878m x 2.478m)** Double glazed window to rear. Fitted wardrobes with hanging and shelf space and mirrored sliding doors. Telephone and TV aerial points. Radiator.

**BEDROOM** **TWO** **9' 8" x 8' 2" (2.968m x 2.495m)** Double glazed window to front. Radiator.

**BEDROOM** **THREE** **8' 9" x 6' 6" (2.677m x 1.983m)** Double glazed window to rear. Telephone point. Radiator.

**BATHROOM** **5' 5" x 6' 5" (1.673m x 1.960m)** Obscure double glazed window to front. Part tiled walls. Low level wc. Pedestal wash hand basin. Panelled bath with electric shower over. Radiator.

**OUTSIDE** ****

**FRONT** **** Paved pathway to front door, laid to lawn either side. Access to rear of property via side gate. Parking for two vehicles.

**REAR** **GARDEN** **** Enclosed and private South facing garden. Paved patio area. Laid to lawn with shrub and flower borders. Access to front of property via side gate. Outside tap. Outside lighting. Storage shed.

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/66188867/748470) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #12607698
- **Address:** 43 Maes y Crofft, Morganstown, CF15 8FE
- **Certificate Issued:** 23/10/2017
- **Work Completed:** 11/09/2017
- **Items:** 7 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 43 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £205,000 | 28/07/2017 | Semi-detached |
| 43 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £180,000 | 14/03/2014 | Semi-detached |
| 43 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £116,000 | 03/01/2003 | Semi-detached |
| 43 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £86,500 | 02/06/2000 | Semi-detached |
| 43 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £69,950 | 03/07/1998 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 37 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £272,500 | 15/03/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 12 MAES YR ORCHIS, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FF | £340,200 | 08/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 14 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £425,000 | 29/08/2023 | Detached |
| 22 PENRHOS, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8RJ | £560,000 | 25/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 39 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £248,000 | 24/08/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 13 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £335,000 | 11/01/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 59 BRYN DERWEN, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8SW | £238,000 | 03/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 33 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £270,000 | 13/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 61 BRYN DERWEN, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8SW | £234,000 | 09/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 10 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £418,250 | 11/03/2022 | Detached |
| 9 BRYN DERWEN, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8SW | £190,000 | 25/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 BRYN DERWEN, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8SW | £190,000 | 25/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 CEFN COCH, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8BJ | £199,950 | 21/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 35 BRYN DERWEN, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8SW | £226,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 8 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £275,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 45 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £290,000 | 02/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 41 BRYN DERWEN, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8SW | £210,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 63 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £320,000 | 20/09/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 23 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £182,000 | 01/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 45 BRYN DERWEN, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8SW | £200,000 | 23/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 59 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £285,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £301,886 (11 sales)
**Area average:** £258,815 (10 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £406,204 (12 Semi-detached, CF15, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -49.5%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cardiff). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,041/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,157/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,273/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.56% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £144,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £115,700

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,887/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 45.3%
- **10y growth:** 139.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cardiff; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 48.4%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

71 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£205,000 Jul 2017

Price per m²

£2,887/m²

Local average

£406,204 (-49.5%)

Street crime

19 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

End terrace house
Cul de sac location
Three bedrooms
Front and rear gardens
Two parking spaces

Additional details

Parking: Off street
Garden: Yes

Description

LOCATION ** The property is situated in the popular Morganstown area of Cardiff. Local amenities include a public house, garden centre, hairdresser and regular bus service to and from the city centre. The M4 motorway and A470 links are nearby. The Taff Trail is also a short walk away with cycle path and numerous walks.

ENTRANCE Entered via paved pathway leading to front door.

ENTRANCE HALLWAY Entered via wooden door with obscure double glazed panel. Doors to cloaks/wc and lounge. Stairs leading to front door. Radiator.

CLOAKS/WC Obscure double glazed window to front. Low level wc. Wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Fuseboard to wall. Radiator.

LOUNGE 15' 7" x 11' 4" (4.760m x 3.464m) Double glazed window to front. Feature fireplace with wooden surround and mantle housing electric fire. TV aerial point. Telephone point. Two radiators. Wooden doors to;

KITCHEN/DINER 8' 7" (max) 14' 10" (max) (2.640m x 4.527m) Double glazed sliding patio doors to rear garden and patio area. Further double glazed window to rear. A modern fitted kitchen with a range of base and eye level units incorporating Belfast sink with mixer tap and solid wood worktops. Part tiled walls. Cupboard housing combination gas boiler. Built in electric oven and hob with extractor fan over. Integrated dishwasher and washer/dryer. Space for fridge/freezer. Understairs storage cupboard. Radiator.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING Storage cupboard with shelving. Access to loft space, with lighting. Radiator. Doors to three bedrooms and bathroom.

BEDROOM ONE 12' 8" x 8' 1" (3.878m x 2.478m) Double glazed window to rear. Fitted wardrobes with hanging and shelf space and mirrored sliding doors. Telephone and TV aerial points. Radiator.

BEDROOM TWO 9' 8" x 8' 2" (2.968m x 2.495m) Double glazed window to front. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE 8' 9" x 6' 6" (2.677m x 1.983m) Double glazed window to rear. Telephone point. Radiator.

BATHROOM 5' 5" x 6' 5" (1.673m x 1.960m) Obscure double glazed window to front. Part tiled walls. Low level wc. Pedestal wash hand basin. Panelled bath with electric shower over. Radiator.

OUTSIDE

FRONT Paved pathway to front door, laid to lawn either side. Access to rear of property via side gate. Parking for two vehicles.

REAR GARDEN ** Enclosed and private South facing garden. Paved patio area. Laid to lawn with shrub and flower borders. Access to front of property via side gate. Outside tap. Outside lighting. Storage shed.

Listed by

Radyr

Michael Graham Young

Reference: 66188867

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 16/06/2023. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 17/06/2013

Expiry date: 16/06/2023 (expired)

Current heating cost: £423/year

Potential heating cost: £386/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,530

Recommendations

Floor insulation (Â£800 - Â£1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (Â£30)
Solar water heating (Â£4,000 - Â£6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (Â£9,000 - Â£14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #12607698

Property Details

Street: 43 Maes y Crofft

Town: Morganstown

Postcode: CF15 8FE

Installation Details

Items: 7 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 23/10/2017

Work Completed: 11/09/2017

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

193% since 1998

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	28/07/2017 (8 years ago)	£205,000	+13.9%
Sold	14/03/2014 (12 years ago)	£180,000	+55.2%
Sold	03/01/2003 (23 years ago)	£116,000	+34.1%
Sold	02/06/2000 (26 years ago)	£86,500	+23.7%
Sold	03/07/1998 (27 years ago)	£69,950	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
Same street 37 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE	£272,500	15/03/2024	Semi-detached
12 MAES YR ORCHIS, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FF	£340,200	08/09/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 14 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE	£425,000	29/08/2023	Detached
22 PENRHOS, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8RJ	£560,000	25/08/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 39 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE	£248,000	24/08/2023	Terraced
Same street 13 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE	£335,000	11/01/2023	Semi-detached
59 BRYN DERWEN, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8SW	£238,000	03/10/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 33 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE	£270,000	13/06/2022	Semi-detached
61 BRYN DERWEN, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8SW	£234,000	09/06/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 10 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE	£418,250	11/03/2022	Detached
9 BRYN DERWEN, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8SW	£190,000	25/02/2022	Semi-detached
9 BRYN DERWEN, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8SW	£190,000	25/02/2022	Semi-detached
16 CEFN COCH, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8BJ	£199,950	21/01/2022	Semi-detached
35 BRYN DERWEN, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8SW	£226,000	17/12/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 8 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE	£275,000	03/12/2021	Detached
Same street 45 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE	£290,000	02/11/2021	Semi-detached
41 BRYN DERWEN, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8SW	£210,000	30/09/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 63 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE	£320,000	20/09/2021	Detached
Same street 23 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE	£182,000	01/09/2021	Terraced
45 BRYN DERWEN, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8SW	£200,000	23/08/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 59 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE	£285,000	30/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £301,886 (11 sales)

Area average: £258,815 (10 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 45.3%

10y growth 139.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cardiff. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 2.7%

5y (index) 23.7%

10y (index) 48.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cardiff. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,041/mo

Realistic £1,157/mo

Optimistic £1,273/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cardiff.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CF15 8FE

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Cardiff Bus - Bws Caerdydd	0.4 miles
Bus stop	Park Road	0.5 miles
Shop	Pugh's Garden Centre	0.6 miles
Shop	Maidenhead Aquatics	0.6 miles
Train station	Radyr	0.9 miles
Train station	Taffs Well	1.2 miles
University	Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama	4.5 miles
University	University of South Wales	4.7 miles
Hospital	Llandough Hospital	5.9 miles
Hospital	Nuffield Health Cardiff Bay Hospital	6.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	5
Anti-social behaviour	3
Criminal damage and arson	3
Other theft	3
Drugs	2
Public order	2
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	19

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Bryn Deri Primary School	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
Radyr Primary School	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
Tongwynlais Primary School	Other	0.9 miles	— (No rating)
Coryton Primary School	Other	1.3 miles	— (No rating)
Radyr Comprehensive School	Other	1.4 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.56%

Max investor price (0.8%) £144,625

Target investor price (1%) £115,700

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).