Sold STC Terraced

49 BLAISE PLACE

CARDIFF, CARDIFF CF11 6JR

2 beds 1 baths Listed 17 Jul 2025 (-382d)

£225,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£220,000 Apr 2026

Price per m²

£4,018/m²

Local average

£306,890 (-26.7%)

Street crime

439 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

  • Two-bedroom mid-terrace home in City Gardens
  • Off-road parking and driveway for 1–2 vehicles
  • Fitted Kitchen
  • Lounge / Dining Room
  • Good Size Rear Garden
  • Wood laminate flooring / Double glazing
  • Bathroom with bath and airing cupboard (being refurbished)
  • Sought after location

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Nestled within the popular City Gardens development in Cardiff, this bright two-bedroom mid-terrace home dates from the early 1990s and is ideal for first-time buyers, investors, or those looking to downsize. The property offers off-road parking, a functional kitchen, and a light open-plan lounge/diner that opens onto a private garden. The house benefits from a gas combination boiler and wood laminate flooring along with double glazing.

City Gardens is conveniently located with easy access to the A48 and M4, making it a strong choice for commuters. It's also well placed for local amenities including supermarkets, parks, and reputable schools. Regular bus routes connect the area to Cardiff city centre and surrounding districts, while nearby is Canton, Victoria Park, and beyond. A practical home in a quiet residential cul-de-sac that also offers good rental potential.

Entrance Hall - Welcoming entrance hall with wood laminate flooring, a radiator, and access to the kitchen and lounge/diner.

Kitchen - Positioned at the front of the property, the kitchen includes a double-glazed window, part tiled walls, and a range of base units with worktops. Fitted with a stainless steel sink and drainer with one bowl, space for a gas cooker, fridge/freezer, and plumbing for a washing machine. A brand new gas-certified boiler. Tiled flooring completes the space.

Lounge / Dining Room - Spacious lounge/dining area with double-glazed French doors opening onto the rear garden. Stairs rise to the first floor with a wooden handrail. The room is finished with wood laminate flooring and a radiator.

First Floor -

Landing - Stairs rise from the lounge to a small landing, providing access to the bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom One - Double-glazed window, radiator, and wood laminate flooring. Includes a recessed area over the stairwell.

Bedroom Two - Double-glazed window, radiator, and wood laminate flooring.

Bathroom - (Currently undergoing refurbishment) Double-glazed obscure window to the front. Fitted with a bath, WC, wash hand basin, and radiator. Part tiled walls, vinyl flooring, and an airing cupboard provide practicality and storage.

Outside -

Front Garden And Driveway - The property is set back with off-street parking and a driveway suitable for one to two vehicles. The front garden is finished with stone chippings and a pathway leading to a storm porch. Entry is via a double-glazed PVC door with a window insert.

Rear Garden - A private rear garden featuring a paved patio and lawn area, with gated access to the rear. Includes a timber shed offering additional storage.

Tenure - We have been advised this property is Freehold.

Additional Information - Council Tax Band D (Cardiff). EPC rating C. New boiler installed.

Disclaimer - Disclaimer: Property details are provided by the seller and not independently verified. Buyers should seek their own legal and survey advice. Descriptions, measurements and images are for guidance only. Marketing prices are appraisals, not formal valuations. Hern & Crabtree accepts no liability for inaccuracies or related decisions.
Please note: Buyers are required to pay a non-refundable AML administration fee of £24 inc VAT, per buyer after their offer is accepted to proceed with the sale. Details can be found on our website.

Listed by

Pontcanna

Hern & Crabtree

Reference: 164620022

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 03/08/2020

Expiry date: 02/08/2030

Current heating cost: £369/year

Potential heating cost: £320/year

Recommendations

  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (40)
  • Upgrade heating controls (450)
  • Solar water heating (6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #12151464

Property Details

Street: 49 Blaise Place

Town: CARDIFF

Postcode: CF11 6JR

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 16/01/2017

Work Completed: 15/11/2016

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

85% since 2010

Event Date Price % change
Sold 10/04/2026 (3 months ago) £220,000 +25.7%
Sold 09/12/2020 (5 years ago) £175,000 +25.9%
Sold 02/09/2016 (9 years ago) £139,000 +16.8%
Sold 12/11/2010 (15 years ago) £119,000

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
Same street 82 BLAISE PLACE, CARDIFF, CF11 6JR £370,000 03/11/2025 Detached
Same street 18 BLAISE PLACE, CARDIFF, CF11 6JR £255,000 08/09/2025 Terraced
11 ARUNDEL PLACE, CARDIFF, CF11 8DP £228,000 04/07/2025 Terraced
10 OSBORNE SQUARE, CARDIFF, CF11 8BG £220,000 08/09/2023 Terraced
3 ARUNDEL PLACE, CARDIFF, CF11 8DP £310,000 22/08/2023 Terraced
35 ARUNDEL PLACE, CARDIFF, CF11 8DP £152,000 23/06/2023 Terraced
11 ARUNDEL PLACE, CARDIFF, CF11 8DP £200,000 19/05/2023 Terraced
32 ARUNDEL PLACE, CARDIFF, CF11 8DP £225,000 30/11/2022 Terraced
40 FONTHILL PLACE, CARDIFF, CF11 8HD £148,000 21/10/2022 Terraced
29 ARUNDEL PLACE, CARDIFF, CF11 8DP £261,000 21/10/2022 Terraced
Same street 59 BLAISE PLACE, CARDIFF, CF11 6JR £390,000 14/10/2022 Detached
24 ARUNDEL PLACE, CARDIFF, CF11 8DP £216,000 30/06/2022 Terraced
6 HANSOM PLACE, CARDIFF, CF11 8AX £216,500 28/06/2022 Terraced
Same street 2 BLAISE PLACE, CARDIFF, CF11 6JR £400,000 24/06/2022 Detached
27 OSBORNE SQUARE, CARDIFF, CF11 8BG £261,000 17/06/2022 Terraced
1 HANSOM PLACE, CARDIFF, CF11 8AX £185,000 21/05/2022 Terraced
27 BURGES PLACE, CARDIFF, CF11 8BH £209,000 06/05/2022 Terraced
27 ARUNDEL PLACE, CARDIFF, CF11 8DP £125,000 25/10/2021 Terraced

Street average: £353,750 (4 sales)

Area average: £211,179 (14 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 4.8%
10y growth 34.1%

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

1y (index) 4%
5y (index) 22.2%
10y (index) 54%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,046/mo
Realistic £1,162/mo
Optimistic £1,278/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cardiff.

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop M&P Motorcycles 0.1 miles
Shop M&P Direct Cardiff 0.1 miles
Bus stop Unknown 0.1 miles
Train station Grangetown 0.2 miles
Train station Ninian Park 0.7 miles
Hospital Nuffield Health Cardiff Bay Hospital 1.0 miles
Hospital Llandough Hospital 1.4 miles
University University of South Wales 5.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 127
Shoplifting 71
Public order 49
Anti-social behaviour 40
Criminal damage and arson 37
Vehicle crime 33
Other theft 23
Burglary 14
Drugs 12
Other crime 12
Bicycle theft 7
Theft from the person 7
Robbery 6
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 439

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
Ninian Park Primary School Other 0.2 miles (No rating)
St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Other 0.3 miles (No rating)
St Paul's C.I.W. Primary School Other 0.4 miles (No rating)
Grangetown Junior School Other 0.5 miles (No rating)
Grangetown Infants School Other 0.5 miles (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.52%
Max investor price (0.8%) £145,250
Target investor price (1%) £116,200
  • 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).