Sold STC End of terrace

8 GORSE PLACE

CARDIFF, CARDIFF CF5 3HP

3 beds 1 baths 936 sq ft Listed 14 Mar 2025 (-456d)

£225,000

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# 3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (CF5 3HP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 8 GORSE PLACE, CARDIFF, CARDIFF CF5 3HP |
| Price | £225,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 87 m² |
| Last sold | £223,000 Jul 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 13/06/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £836/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/5534-5026-1300-0344-9292)

## Description

*** OFFERS OVER £225,000 *** NO CHAIN - 3-BEDROOM END OF TERRACE - DRIVEWAY - ENCLOSED FRONT AND REAR GARDENS - REAR GARDEN PROVIDES OUTBUILDING WITH POWER AND LIGHT - ORIGINAL OUTBUILDING WITH STORAGE AND OUTSIDE WC - 2 RECEPTION ROOMS - RECENTLY FITTED DISABLED ACCESS SHOWER ROOM - uPVC DOUBLE GLAZING - GAS CENTRAL HEATING - FREEHOLD MR HOMES are delighted to be representing our clients in bringing to market with NO ONGOING CHAIN this much-loved family home that is ready to have its new lease of life. The property needs updating in certain areas, such as the kitchen, however, it represents an excellent opportunity for first time buyers who want to put their own stamp on their first home or for landlords/investors who want to add a 3-bedroom end of terrace in a very desirable location to their portfolio. The property benefits from off-street parking with its own driveway (with the correct permissions this could be extended to the full width of the property) and its east facing enclosed rear garden, which can be accessed from the side of the property, offers plenty of entertaining space for friends and family, as well as the outbuilding which with its power and light provide excellent hobby or craft space. All in all this is a must-see property - don't miss out! Tenure: Freehold EPC Rating: C Council Tax Band: D Mains Electricity and Gas. Mains Water and Sewerage connected to Mains Drains. FREE MORTGAGE ADVICE AVAILABLE FROM INDEPENDENT SPECIALISTS INFIMO LTD

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## Floorplans

- ![Ground Floor & First Floor](/listings/photos/159413498/230004) - Ground Floor & First Floor
- ![Ground Floor](/listings/photos/159413498/230005) - Ground Floor
- ![First Floor](/listings/photos/159413498/230006) - First Floor

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #3076220
- **Address:** 8 Gorse Place, CARDIFF, CF5 3HP
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/09/2005
- **Work Completed:** 02/09/2005
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 GORSE PLACE, CARDIFF, CF5 3HP | £223,000 | 01/07/2025 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 36 HOLLY ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3HJ | £275,000 | 26/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 16 HOLLY ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3HJ | £260,000 | 23/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 11 WINDRUSH PLACE, CARDIFF, CF5 3PG | £205,000 | 20/10/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 31 GORSE PLACE, CARDIFF, CF5 3HP | £235,000 | 04/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 60 OAKWAY, CARDIFF, CF5 3EH | £160,000 | 22/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 38 PEACH PLACE, FAIRWATER, CARDIFF, CF5 3PL | £239,950 | 12/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 28 FERN PLACE, CARDIFF, CF5 3HG | £190,000 | 02/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 41 HOLLY ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3HH | £200,000 | 13/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 220 ST FAGANS ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3EW | £270,000 | 28/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 45 GORSE PLACE, CARDIFF, CF5 3HQ | £240,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 188 ST FAGANS ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3EW | £297,000 | 09/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 36 PEACH PLACE, FAIRWATER, CARDIFF, CF5 3PL | £245,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 194 ST FAGANS ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3EW | £260,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 185 ST FAGANS ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3DU | £330,000 | 08/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 28 PEACH PLACE, FAIRWATER, CARDIFF, CF5 3PL | £230,000 | 01/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 75 HILL VIEW, CARDIFF, CF5 3UD | £140,000 | 23/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 36 HOLLY ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3HJ | £245,000 | 20/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 21 GREENLAND CRESCENT, CARDIFF, CF5 3HE | £122,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 29 OAKWAY, CARDIFF, CF5 3EG | £159,950 | 14/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 OAKWAY, CARDIFF, CF5 3EG | £150,400 | 25/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 95 GORSE PLACE, CARDIFF, CF5 3PD | £222,000 | 25/02/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 1 GORSE PLACE, CARDIFF, CF5 3HP | £80,000 | 28/01/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £157,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £222,065 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £294,658 (82 Terraced, CF5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -23.6%

## 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:** 0.51% (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:** £2,586/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 17.9%
- **10y growth:** 51.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cardiff; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 50.1%

## Flood risk

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

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

87 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£223,000 Jul 2025

Price per m²

£2,586/m²

Local average

£294,658 (-23.6%)

Street crime

336 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

NO CHAIN
3 BEDROOM END OF TERRACE
DRIVEWAY
FRONT & REAR ENCLOSED GARDENS
2 RECEPTION ROOMS
DISABLED ACCESS SHOWER ROOM
OUTBUILDING WITH POWER & LIGHT
uPVC DOUBLE GLAZING
GAS CENTRAL HEATING
FREEHOLD

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

* OFFERS OVER £225,000 * NO CHAIN - 3-BEDROOM END OF TERRACE - DRIVEWAY - ENCLOSED FRONT AND REAR GARDENS - REAR GARDEN PROVIDES OUTBUILDING WITH POWER AND LIGHT - ORIGINAL OUTBUILDING WITH STORAGE AND OUTSIDE WC - 2 RECEPTION ROOMS - RECENTLY FITTED DISABLED ACCESS SHOWER ROOM - uPVC DOUBLE GLAZING - GAS CENTRAL HEATING - FREEHOLD MR HOMES are delighted to be representing our clients in bringing to market with NO ONGOING CHAIN this much-loved family home that is ready to have its new lease of life. The property needs updating in certain areas, such as the kitchen, however, it represents an excellent opportunity for first time buyers who want to put their own stamp on their first home or for landlords/investors who want to add a 3-bedroom end of terrace in a very desirable location to their portfolio. The property benefits from off-street parking with its own driveway (with the correct permissions this could be extended to the full width of the property) and its east facing enclosed rear garden, which can be accessed from the side of the property, offers plenty of entertaining space for friends and family, as well as the outbuilding which with its power and light provide excellent hobby or craft space. All in all this is a must-see property - don't miss out! Tenure: Freehold EPC Rating: C Council Tax Band: D Mains Electricity and Gas. Mains Water and Sewerage connected to Mains Drains. FREE MORTGAGE ADVICE AVAILABLE FROM INDEPENDENT SPECIALISTS INFIMO LTD

Listed by

Cardiff

Mr Homes Sales and Lettings

Reference: 159413498

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 14/06/2024

Expiry date: 13/06/2034

Current heating cost: £836/year

Potential heating cost: £777/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Ground Floor & First Floor

Ground Floor

First Floor

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #3076220

Property Details

Street: 8 Gorse Place

Town: CARDIFF

Postcode: CF5 3HP

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 27/09/2005

Work Completed: 02/09/2005

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

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	01/07/2025 (11 months ago)	£223,000	—

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
36 HOLLY ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3HJ	£275,000	26/11/2025	Terraced
16 HOLLY ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3HJ	£260,000	23/11/2023	Terraced
11 WINDRUSH PLACE, CARDIFF, CF5 3PG	£205,000	20/10/2023	Terraced
Same street 31 GORSE PLACE, CARDIFF, CF5 3HP	£235,000	04/10/2023	Terraced
60 OAKWAY, CARDIFF, CF5 3EH	£160,000	22/09/2023	Terraced
38 PEACH PLACE, FAIRWATER, CARDIFF, CF5 3PL	£239,950	12/07/2023	Terraced
28 FERN PLACE, CARDIFF, CF5 3HG	£190,000	02/06/2023	Terraced
41 HOLLY ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3HH	£200,000	13/04/2023	Terraced
220 ST FAGANS ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3EW	£270,000	28/11/2022	Terraced
45 GORSE PLACE, CARDIFF, CF5 3HQ	£240,000	25/11/2022	Terraced
188 ST FAGANS ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3EW	£297,000	09/09/2022	Terraced
36 PEACH PLACE, FAIRWATER, CARDIFF, CF5 3PL	£245,000	26/08/2022	Terraced
194 ST FAGANS ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3EW	£260,000	26/08/2022	Terraced
185 ST FAGANS ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3DU	£330,000	08/07/2022	Terraced
28 PEACH PLACE, FAIRWATER, CARDIFF, CF5 3PL	£230,000	01/06/2022	Terraced
75 HILL VIEW, CARDIFF, CF5 3UD	£140,000	23/05/2022	Terraced
36 HOLLY ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3HJ	£245,000	20/05/2022	Terraced
21 GREENLAND CRESCENT, CARDIFF, CF5 3HE	£122,000	29/04/2022	Terraced
29 OAKWAY, CARDIFF, CF5 3EG	£159,950	14/04/2022	Terraced
4 OAKWAY, CARDIFF, CF5 3EG	£150,400	25/02/2022	Terraced
95 GORSE PLACE, CARDIFF, CF5 3PD	£222,000	25/02/2022	Terraced
Same street 1 GORSE PLACE, CARDIFF, CF5 3HP	£80,000	28/01/2022	Terraced

Street average: £157,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £222,065 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 17.9%

10y growth 51.7%

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

1y (index) 2.2%

5y (index) 23.4%

10y (index) 50.1%

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

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Fairwater Green Opticians	0.2 miles
Shop	Spar	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Unknown	0.4 miles
Train station	Fairwater	0.6 miles
Train station	Waun-gron Park	0.7 miles
University	Cardiff School of Management (CSM)	1.4 miles
University	School of Dental Technology	1.4 miles
Hospital	Barry Hospital	5.5 miles
Hospital	Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice	6.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	118
Shoplifting	56
Anti-social behaviour	37
Public order	31
Criminal damage and arson	25
Vehicle crime	19
Drugs	15
Other theft	14
Other crime	9
Burglary	5
Possession of weapons	3
Bicycle theft	2
Robbery	2
Total incidents	336

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
Fairwater Primary School	Other	0.1 miles	— (No rating)
Pentrebane Primary School	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
Herbert Thompson Junior School	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.51%

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).