# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CF3 3EB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 148 WENTLOOG ROAD, CARDIFF, RUMNEY, CARDIFF CF3 3EB | | Price | £250,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £276,000 Apr 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 03/11/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,267/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,200 ### Recommendations - B (£900 - £1,500) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2117-0609-1831-9110-7942) ## Description **Welcome to 148 Wentloog Road**, a beautifully spacious three-bedroom semi that balances period charm with modern living, right in the heart of Rumney. A short walk to the shops and cafés of Rumney Village, minutes from Newport Road, and an easy hop onto the A48 or M4, deal for those weekday commutes and weekend getaways. Step through the front door and you’ll instantly feel the sense of space. High ceilings, generous rooms, and original character details give this home a timeless feel, while the open-plan layout brings it right up to date. The hallway with its original tiled floor leads through to a bright, inviting living and dining space, perfect for movie nights, dinner parties, or lazy Sundays. The adjoining kitchen is built for sociable cooking, with integrated appliances, a central island, and a handy utility room to keep life organised. Beyond that, the conservatory adds a flexible extra space, home office, playroom, or morning coffee spot, and there’s a downstairs WC too. Outside, the large garden is a rare find. Ideal for BBQs, pets, or simply soaking up the sun after work. Upstairs, three comfortable bedrooms make space for guests or a growing family, and the stylish bathroom, with roll-top bath and separate shower, adds a touch of boutique-hotel comfort. With off-road parking, a garage, and plenty of room to grow, this home offers the perfect step up for anyone ready for their next chapter. **Call US today to book your viewing, we’d love to show you around.** EPC Rating: D ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333000) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333001) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333002) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333003) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333004) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333005) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333006) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333007) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333008) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333009) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333010) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333011) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333012) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333013) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333014) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333015) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333016) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333017) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333018) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333019) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333020) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333021) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333022) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333023) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333024) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333025) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333026) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333027) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333028) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169140629/2333029) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/169140629/2333030) - All ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #17062397 - **Address:** 148 Wentloog Road, Rumney, CF3 3EB - **Certificate Issued:** 23/11/2025 - **Work Completed:** 03/11/2025 - **Items:** 2 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 148 WENTLOOG ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3EB | £276,000 | 24/04/2026 | Semi-detached | | 148 WENTLOOG ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3EB | £170,000 | 05/05/2016 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 20 HARLECH ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3HS | £195,000 | 01/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 142 WENTLOOG ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3EB | £320,000 | 05/09/2025 | Semi-detached | | 23 THE GROVE, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3HG | £310,000 | 18/07/2025 | Semi-detached | | 18 HARLECH ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3HS | £108,000 | 04/07/2025 | Semi-detached | | 9 PWLLMAWR AVENUE, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3HH | £299,950 | 07/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | 181 WENTLOOG ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3HF | £200,000 | 23/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 124 WENTLOOG ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3EB | £265,000 | 31/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 283 NEW ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3EF | £273,000 | 19/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 7 GREENWAY ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3HJ | £250,000 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 140 WENTLOOG ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3EB | £104,900 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 GREENWAY AVENUE, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3HQ | £265,000 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 THE AVENUE, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3EG | £305,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 136 WENTLOOG ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3EB | £62,350 | 20/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 41 DOWNTON ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3BJ | £325,000 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | 167 WENTLOOG ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3HF | £250,000 | 20/10/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £188,063 (4 sales) **Area average:** £252,814 (11 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £266,015 (61 Semi-detached, CF3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cardiff). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,052/mo - **Realistic:** £1,169/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,286/mo ## 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, Arlington Crescent, CF3 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.97 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.52% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,300/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 16× - **Monthly cashflow:** £160/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.7% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,336/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 12.3% - **10y growth:** 71.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cardiff; Semi-detached series; as of June 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.8% - **5y growth (index):** 20.1% - **10y growth (index):** 50.4% ## 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)