Sold STC Semi-detached

18 APPLEDORE ROAD

CARDIFF, CARDIFF CF14 3HU

3 beds 1 baths 100 m² Listed 26 Dec 2023 (-914d)

£290,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

100 m²

Council tax band

D

Last sold

£293,000 Aug 2024

Local average

£384,657 (-24.6%)

Street crime

238 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Large Rear Garden
  • Parking
  • Two Reception Rooms
  • Cloakroom
  • New Roof

Additional details

Parking
Off street
Garden
Yes

Description

SUMMARY
Large three bedroom family home - spacious front garden with off road parking and large rear. Excellent location within close proximity to the University Hospital of Wales.


DESCRIPTION
A large semi-detached family property set back on a larger than average private plot that needs to be viewed to be fully appreciated. The property comprises entrance hall, wet room, lounge, dining room and fitted kitchen with porch and cloakroom to the ground floor. Three double bedrooms, refurbished bathroom and separate w.c. to the first floor. The property benefits from gas heating with combination boiler and double glazing. This home could also suit a buy to let investor seeking a four bedroom let situated close the city centre, M4 and Heath Hospital.

Entrance Hall 
Staircase to first floor with recess, double glazed door, laminate floor, radiator.

Dining Room 10' x 10' ( 3.05m x 3.05m )
Double glazed window to front, radiator, laminate floor.

Lounge 16' 1" x 11' 4" ( 4.90m x 3.45m )
Upvc double glazed window to front, t.v. point, laminate floor.

Kitchen 11' 3" x 11' 4" ( 3.43m x 3.45m )
Double glazed window to rear garden, fitted wall and base units, oak worktops and sink unit, plumbed for washing machine and dishwasher, laminate floor, radiator.

Rear Porch 
Double glazed door to garden, CLOAKROOM with low level w.c., wash hand basin and laminate floor.

Landing 
Double glazed window to rear, loft access, fitted carpet.

Bedroom One 16' 3" x 11' 3" ( 4.95m x 3.43m )
Double glazed window to front, fitted storage, feature cast iron fireplace, dado rail, fitted carpet.

Bedroom Two 11' 11" x 10' 2" ( 3.63m x 3.10m )
Double glazed window to front, radiator, fitted carpet.

Bedroom Three 10' 10" x 8' 4" ( 3.30m x 2.54m )

Bathroom 6' 8" x 5' 3" ( 2.03m x 1.60m )
Double glazed window to side, re-furbished White suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, fully tiled.

Cloakroom 
Double glazed window to side, low level w.c., fully tiled.

Outside 
Large front lawned garden with pathway and gate access to front. Side access to a large private rear/side garden which is enclosed with shrub beds.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER PETER ALAN NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Whitchurch

Peter Alan - Connells

Reference: 143176868

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #10144786

Property Details

Street: 18 Appledore Road

Town: CARDIFF

Postcode: CF14 3HU

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 20/03/2014

Work Completed: 17/02/2014

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

125% since 2013

Event Date Price % change
Sold 07/08/2024 (1 year ago) £293,000 +65.6%
Sold 04/12/2017 (8 years ago) £176,950 +2.6%
Sold 23/01/2017 (9 years ago) £172,500 +32.7%
Sold 29/05/2013 (13 years ago) £130,000

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
67 LLANTARNAM ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 3EF £295,000 14/11/2025 Semi-detached
193 MYNACHDY ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 3HL £271,000 07/07/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 10 APPLEDORE ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 3HU £240,000 19/02/2025 Semi-detached
18 LLANTARNAM ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 3EG £240,000 21/04/2023 Semi-detached
34 CELTIC ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 1EG £301,000 19/12/2022 Semi-detached
22 PORTHKERRY PLACE, CARDIFF, CF14 3EE £275,000 16/12/2022 Semi-detached
10 SUNNYBANK CLOSE, CARDIFF, CF14 1EQ £430,000 02/12/2022 Semi-detached
25 BIRCHWOOD GARDENS, CARDIFF, CF14 1HZ £273,000 02/12/2022 Semi-detached
112 APPLEDORE ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 3HX £272,000 26/09/2022 Semi-detached
135 SILVER BIRCH CLOSE, CARDIFF, CF14 1EL £300,000 14/09/2022 Semi-detached
7 PENNARD PLACE, CARDIFF, CF14 3HJ £233,000 04/02/2022 Semi-detached
185 MYNACHDY ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 3HL £255,000 31/01/2022 Semi-detached
57 BIRCHWOOD GARDENS, CARDIFF, CF14 1HZ £260,000 03/12/2021 Semi-detached
6 MARGAM ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 3EH £220,000 17/11/2021 Semi-detached
37 LLANTARNAM ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 3EF £230,000 30/07/2021 Semi-detached
122 MYNACHDY ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 3EB £210,000 30/06/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £240,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £271,000 (15 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 12.9%
10y growth 30.9%

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

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Mynachdy Road 0.1 miles
Bus stop Unknown 0.1 miles
Shop Michael G Ryan Son & Daughters LTD 0.2 miles
Shop Dragon Cycles Electric Bike Studio 0.2 miles
Train station Heath Low Level 1.2 miles
Train station Birchgrove 1.2 miles
University Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama 1.5 miles
University The Open University in Wales 2.2 miles
Hospital Nuffield Health Cardiff Bay Hospital 3.6 miles
Hospital Llandough Hospital 3.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 78
Anti-social behaviour 38
Shoplifting 27
Public order 23
Criminal damage and arson 19
Vehicle crime 19
Other theft 10
Bicycle theft 9
Other crime 6
Theft from the person 3
Burglary 2
Drugs 2
Robbery 2
Total incidents 238

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 Y Deryn School and Student Support Unit Other 0.3 miles (No rating)
Viriamu Jones Primary School Other 0.3 miles (No rating)
St Joseph's R.C. Primary School Other 0.3 miles (No rating)
Birchgrove Primary School Other 0.4 miles (No rating)
Ysgol Mynydd Bychan Other 0.6 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, Hirwain St, CF24 £1,400/mo 3 1.06 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,400/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.48%
Max investor price (0.8%) £175,000
Target investor price (1%) £140,000
Gross yield 5.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 17.3×
Monthly cashflow £93/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 1.3%
  • 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).