36 BEECHLEY DRIVE
CARDIFF, CARDIFF CF5 3SN
£275,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
96 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£250,000 Mar 2022
Price per m²
£2,865/m²
Local average
£302,086 (-9%)
Street crime
243 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Three spacious double bedrooms
- Open-plan lounge and dining area
- Separate modern fitted kitchen
- Utility room with additional storage
- Contemporary family bathroom
- Off-road parking for two vehicles
- Landscaped rear garden with decking and lawn
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas, Double glazing, Central, Gas central
- Parking
- Driveway, Off street
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The accommodation comprises an inviting entrance hall leading to a bright and generously proportioned open-plan lounge and dining room, creating an excellent space for both everyday living and entertaining. A separate modern kitchen is fitted with a range of contemporary units and work surfaces, while a practical utility room provides additional storage and laundry space.
To the first floor are three well-sized double bedrooms, all offering comfortable accommodation, together with a modern family bathroom finished to a high standard.
Externally, the property benefits from off-road parking to the front for two vehicles. To the rear is a particularly attractive and well-maintained garden, featuring a spacious decking area ideal for outdoor dining and relaxing, alongside a lawned section that provides an excellent space for children and pets.
Fairwater is one of Cardiff’s most popular and well-established residential suburbs, known for its strong sense of community and excellent local amenities. The property is conveniently located within easy reach of a variety of shops, supermarkets, cafés and leisure facilities, including the nearby Fairwater Green and the larger shopping centres at Canton and Culverhouse Cross.
The area is especially appealing to families due to its selection of highly regarded primary and secondary schools, both English and Welsh-medium, including Fairwater Primary School and Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr.
For commuters, Fairwater offers excellent transport connections. Transport for Wales services are available from Fairwater Railway Station, providing direct access to Cardiff city centre in approximately 10 minutes. There are also regular bus routes and convenient road links via the A48 and M4 motorway, making travel throughout Cardiff and beyond straightforward.
Residents also enjoy easy access to a range of green spaces and recreational facilities, including Trelai Park and Fairwater Leisure Centre, adding to the area’s enduring appeal.
This outstanding home combines modern, move-in-ready accommodation with a highly convenient and family-friendly location, making it a fantastic opportunity for purchasers seeking a quality property in one of Cardiff’s most desirable suburbs.
Listed by
Canton
Spicerhaart
Reference: 88340817
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 27/05/2015
Current heating cost: £827/year
Potential heating cost: £686/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,675
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£25)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Flue gas heat recovery in conjunction with boiler (£400 - £900)
- High performance external doors (£2,500)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #7328591
Property Details
Street: 36 Beechley Drive
Town: CARDIFF
Postcode: CF5 3SN
Installation Details
Items: 8 windows and 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 03/05/2010
Work Completed: 19/04/2010
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
355% since 2000
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 25/03/2022 (4 years ago) | £250,000 | +71.2% |
| Sold | 09/10/2015 (10 years ago) | £146,000 | +165.5% |
| Sold | 16/06/2000 (25 years ago) | £55,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 MAPLE ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3TY | £245,000 | 14/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 54 GORSE PLACE, CARDIFF, CF5 3PD | £253,000 | 08/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 67 FIRS AVENUE, CARDIFF, CF5 3TG | £241,500 | 06/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 23 ORANGE GROVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3SU | £160,000 | 20/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 48 BEECHLEY DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3SN | £215,000 | 07/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 34 BEECHLEY DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3SN | £217,000 | 08/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 25 BRIAR CLOSE, CARDIFF, CF5 3TR | £289,950 | 03/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 35 BEECHLEY DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3SG | £235,000 | 20/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 BEECH ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3TX | £224,950 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 BROOM PLACE, CARDIFF, CF5 3PF | £205,000 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 40 BEECHLEY DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3SN | £230,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 POPLAR CLOSE, CARDIFF, CF5 3PW | £235,000 | 23/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2C MAPLE ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3TY | £223,500 | 21/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 LIME GROVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3TZ | £206,000 | 21/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 26 BEECH ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3TX | £230,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 46 FIRS AVENUE, CARDIFF, CF5 3TJ | £236,500 | 19/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 45 MAPLE ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3TY | £199,950 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 3 ROSEDALE CLOSE, CARDIFF, CF5 3TT | £238,000 | 09/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 48 MAPLE ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3TY | £170,000 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 3 YEW TREE CLOSE, CARDIFF, CF5 3TS | £170,000 | 25/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 3 LIME GROVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3TZ | £175,000 | 23/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 8 MAPLE ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3TY | £210,000 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £220,667 (3 sales)
Area average: £218,334 (19 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cardiff. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cardiff. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cardiff.
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Unknown | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Michaels | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Fairwater Green Opticians | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Fairwater | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Danescourt | 0.9 miles |
| Hospital | Priory Hospital Cardiff | 1.3 miles |
| Hospital | Saint David's Hospital | 2.6 miles |
| University | University of South Wales | 5.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 83 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 |
| Public order | 30 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Other crime | 14 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Total incidents | 243 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentrebane Primary School | Other | 0.1 miles | — (No rating) |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof | Other | 0.1 miles | — (No rating) |
| Holy Family R.C. Primary School | Other | 0.2 miles | — (No rating) |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Caerau | Other | 0.2 miles | — (No rating) |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr | Other | 0.4 miles | — (No rating) |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Firs Avenue, CF5 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.19 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, St Fagans Rise, CF5 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Detached House, Summerwood Close, CF5 | £1,350/mo | 3 | 0.29 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Bwlch Road, CF5 | £1,550/mo | 3 | 0.54 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Bwlch Road, CF5 | £1,495/mo | 3 | 0.55 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Keyston Road, CF5 | £1,450/mo | 3 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Archer Road, CF5 | £1,085/mo | 3 | 0.78 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Glyndwr Road, CF5 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.8 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,291/mo (8 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).