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51 MAES Y CROFFT

CARDIFF, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF CF15 8FE

3 beds 2 baths 1,033 sq ft Listed 14 Mar 2017 (-3391d)

£250,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CF15 8FE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 51 MAES Y CROFFT, CARDIFF, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF CF15 8FE |
| Price | £250,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 |
| Floor area | 96 m² |
| Last sold | £248,500 Sep 2017 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 15/03/2027
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,780

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£55)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8807-8665-4029-5797-0733)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £250,000. A three bedroom detached home with three reception rooms, downstairs cloakroom, en-suite and double driveway situated within Radyr School Catchment. Close proximity to the M4, A470 and the Taff Trail.

**DESCRIPTION**

The accommodation comprises entrance porch, three reception rooms, fitted kitchen, inner hall and cloakroom to the ground floor. Master bedroom with en-suite and two further bedrooms with family bathroom to the first floor. The property benefits from gas heating, double glazing, good size rear garden and double driveway with surrounding countryside views.

**Entrance Porch**

Double glazed door, radiator, laminate floor.

**Reception One** 14' 10" x 10' 9" ( 4.52m x 3.28m )

Double glazed window, fireplace housing pebble effect electric fire, television point, radiator, laminate floor.

**Reception Two** 10' 8" x 9' 5" ( 3.25m x 2.87m )

Double glazed doors, radiator, laminate floor.

**Kitchen** 9' 3" x 7' 3" ( 2.82m x 2.21m )

Double glazed window and door to rear, fitted wall and base units, sink unit, gas hob, electric oven and hob, extractor hood, cupboard with boiler, radiator, vinyl flooring.

**Reception Three** 15' 4" x 8' 2" ( 4.67m x 2.49m )

Double glazed window, radiator, laminate floor.

**Inner Hall/cloakroom**

Staircase, radiator, fitted carpet, access to a CLOAKROOM with window to side, w.c., wash hand basin, radiator, laminate floor.

**Landing** 6' 7" x 6'  ( 2.01m x 1.83m )

Double glazed window, airing cupboard, loft access with ladder and light, fitted carpet.

**Master Bedroom** 11' 6" x 10' 7" ( 3.51m x 3.23m )

Double glazed window, fitted wardrobes, radiator, fitted carpet.

**En-Suite** 6' 8" x 4' 8" ( 2.03m x 1.42m )

Double glazed window, shower cubicle, wash hand basin, w.c., shaver point, extractor fan, tiled floor.

**Bedroom Two** 10' 11" x 10' 6" ( 3.33m x 3.20m )

Double glazed window, fitted wardrobes, radiator, fitted carpet.

**Bedroom Three** 8' 6" x 8' 2" ( 2.59m x 2.49m )

Double glazed window, radiator, fitted carpet.

**Family Bathroom** 7' 8" x 5' 10" ( 2.34m x 1.78m )

Double glazed window, panelled bath with shower/screen, wash hand basin, w.c., shaver point, extractor fan, radiator, tiled floor.

**Outside**

Double driveway to front, covered porch, laid to lawn, side access with storage to an enclosed rear garden, surrounding countryside views, lawned with patio and decking area, outside storage box, two sheds, two outdoor lights and a small decked barbecue area.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/47318814/748410) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/47318814/748414) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 51 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £248,500 | 01/09/2017 | Detached |
| 51 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £95,000 | 31/03/1999 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 17 MEADOWFIELD WAY, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FL | £445,000 | 20/01/2026 | Detached |
| 7 CLOS Y GWYDDFID, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8EX | £492,500 | 20/01/2026 | Detached |
| 6 BRYN RHOSYN, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8RN | £350,000 | 17/12/2025 | Detached |
| 2 MAES YR ODYN, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FB | £468,500 | 12/12/2025 | Detached |
| 2 BRYN CALCH, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FD | £495,000 | 12/12/2025 | Detached |
| 1 MAES YR ORCHIS, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FF | £460,000 | 12/12/2025 | Detached |
| 10 MEADOWFIELD WAY, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FN | £700,000 | 14/03/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 37 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £272,500 | 15/03/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 13 MAES YR ORCHIS, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FF | £370,000 | 02/10/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 14 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £425,000 | 29/08/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 39 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £248,000 | 24/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 22 PINE TREE CLOSE, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8RQ | £455,000 | 07/08/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 13 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £335,000 | 11/01/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 18 MEADOWFIELD WAY, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FN | £430,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| 28 PENRHOS, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8RJ | £415,000 | 17/11/2022 | Detached |
| 11 CLOS Y GWYDDFID, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8EX | £335,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| 17 MAES Y FIOLED, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8EZ | £570,000 | 16/06/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 33 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £270,000 | 13/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 MAES Y BRIALLU, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FA | £425,000 | 25/05/2022 | Detached |
| 1 MAES Y BRIALLU, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FA | £345,000 | 25/05/2022 | Detached |
| 17 FFORDD Y BERLLAN, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8EY | £565,000 | 19/05/2022 | Detached |
| 11 MAES YR ORCHIS, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FF | £461,000 | 19/05/2022 | Detached |
| 14 CUCKOOFIELD CLOSE, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FR | £600,000 | 10/05/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 10 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £418,250 | 11/03/2022 | Detached |
| 8 BRYN RHOSYN, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8RN | £260,000 | 23/02/2022 | Detached |
| 28 CLOS Y GWYDDFID, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8EX | £665,000 | 18/02/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 8 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £275,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 45 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £290,000 | 02/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 63 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £320,000 | 20/09/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 23 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £182,000 | 01/09/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 59 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE | £285,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £301,886 (11 sales)
**Area average:** £465,350 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £412,928 (21 Detached, CF15, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -39.5%

## 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:** 0.46% (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:** £2,604/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -9.2%
- **10y growth:** 41.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 2.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 43.2%

## 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

96 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£248,500 Sep 2017

Price per m²

£2,604/m²

Local average

£412,928 (-39.5%)

Street crime

19 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

THREE BEDROOMS
OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £250,000
THREE RECEPTIONS
DETACHED

Additional details

Heating: Central
Parking: Yes, Off street
Garden: Yes

Description

SUMMARY
OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £250,000. A three bedroom detached home with three reception rooms, downstairs cloakroom, en-suite and double driveway situated within Radyr School Catchment. Close proximity to the M4, A470 and the Taff Trail.

DESCRIPTION
The accommodation comprises entrance porch, three reception rooms, fitted kitchen, inner hall and cloakroom to the ground floor. Master bedroom with en-suite and two further bedrooms with family bathroom to the first floor. The property benefits from gas heating, double glazing, good size rear garden and double driveway with surrounding countryside views.

Entrance Porch
Double glazed door, radiator, laminate floor.

Reception One 14' 10" x 10' 9" ( 4.52m x 3.28m )
Double glazed window, fireplace housing pebble effect electric fire, television point, radiator, laminate floor.

Reception Two 10' 8" x 9' 5" ( 3.25m x 2.87m )
Double glazed doors, radiator, laminate floor.

Kitchen 9' 3" x 7' 3" ( 2.82m x 2.21m )
Double glazed window and door to rear, fitted wall and base units, sink unit, gas hob, electric oven and hob, extractor hood, cupboard with boiler, radiator, vinyl flooring.

Reception Three 15' 4" x 8' 2" ( 4.67m x 2.49m )
Double glazed window, radiator, laminate floor.

Inner Hall/cloakroom
Staircase, radiator, fitted carpet, access to a CLOAKROOM with window to side, w.c., wash hand basin, radiator, laminate floor.

Landing 6' 7" x 6' ( 2.01m x 1.83m )
Double glazed window, airing cupboard, loft access with ladder and light, fitted carpet.

Master Bedroom 11' 6" x 10' 7" ( 3.51m x 3.23m )
Double glazed window, fitted wardrobes, radiator, fitted carpet.

En-Suite 6' 8" x 4' 8" ( 2.03m x 1.42m )
Double glazed window, shower cubicle, wash hand basin, w.c., shaver point, extractor fan, tiled floor.

Bedroom Two 10' 11" x 10' 6" ( 3.33m x 3.20m )
Double glazed window, fitted wardrobes, radiator, fitted carpet.

Bedroom Three 8' 6" x 8' 2" ( 2.59m x 2.49m )
Double glazed window, radiator, fitted carpet.

Family Bathroom 7' 8" x 5' 10" ( 2.34m x 1.78m )
Double glazed window, panelled bath with shower/screen, wash hand basin, w.c., shaver point, extractor fan, radiator, tiled floor.

Outside
Double driveway to front, covered porch, laid to lawn, side access with storage to an enclosed rear garden, surrounding countryside views, lawned with patio and decking area, outside storage box, two sheds, two outdoor lights and a small decked barbecue area.

Listed by

Whitchurch

Peter Alan - Connells

Reference: 47318814

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 16/03/2017

Expiry date: 15/03/2027

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,780

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£55)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

162% since 1999

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	01/09/2017 (8 years ago)	£248,500	+161.6%
Sold	31/03/1999 (27 years ago)	£95,000	—

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
17 MEADOWFIELD WAY, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FL	£445,000	20/01/2026	Detached
7 CLOS Y GWYDDFID, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8EX	£492,500	20/01/2026	Detached
6 BRYN RHOSYN, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8RN	£350,000	17/12/2025	Detached
2 MAES YR ODYN, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FB	£468,500	12/12/2025	Detached
2 BRYN CALCH, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FD	£495,000	12/12/2025	Detached
1 MAES YR ORCHIS, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FF	£460,000	12/12/2025	Detached
10 MEADOWFIELD WAY, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FN	£700,000	14/03/2025	Detached
Same street 37 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE	£272,500	15/03/2024	Semi-detached
13 MAES YR ORCHIS, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FF	£370,000	02/10/2023	Detached
Same street 14 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE	£425,000	29/08/2023	Detached
Same street 39 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE	£248,000	24/08/2023	Terraced
22 PINE TREE CLOSE, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8RQ	£455,000	07/08/2023	Detached
Same street 13 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE	£335,000	11/01/2023	Semi-detached
18 MEADOWFIELD WAY, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FN	£430,000	09/12/2022	Detached
28 PENRHOS, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8RJ	£415,000	17/11/2022	Detached
11 CLOS Y GWYDDFID, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8EX	£335,000	29/07/2022	Detached
17 MAES Y FIOLED, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8EZ	£570,000	16/06/2022	Detached
Same street 33 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE	£270,000	13/06/2022	Semi-detached
5 MAES Y BRIALLU, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FA	£425,000	25/05/2022	Detached
1 MAES Y BRIALLU, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FA	£345,000	25/05/2022	Detached
17 FFORDD Y BERLLAN, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8EY	£565,000	19/05/2022	Detached
11 MAES YR ORCHIS, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FF	£461,000	19/05/2022	Detached
14 CUCKOOFIELD CLOSE, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FR	£600,000	10/05/2022	Detached
Same street 10 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE	£418,250	11/03/2022	Detached
8 BRYN RHOSYN, RADYR, CARDIFF, CF15 8RN	£260,000	23/02/2022	Detached
28 CLOS Y GWYDDFID, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8EX	£665,000	18/02/2022	Detached
Same street 8 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE	£275,000	03/12/2021	Detached
Same street 45 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE	£290,000	02/11/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 63 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE	£320,000	20/09/2021	Detached
Same street 23 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE	£182,000	01/09/2021	Terraced
Same street 59 MAES Y CROFFT, MORGANSTOWN, CARDIFF, CF15 8FE	£285,000	30/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £301,886 (11 sales)

Area average: £465,350 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -9.2%

10y growth 41.1%

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

1y (index) 2.2%

5y (index) 22.9%

10y (index) 43.2%

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

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CF15 8FE

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Cardiff Bus - Bws Caerdydd	0.4 miles
Bus stop	Park Road	0.5 miles
Shop	Pugh's Garden Centre	0.5 miles
Shop	Maidenhead Aquatics	0.6 miles
Train station	Radyr	0.9 miles
Train station	Taffs Well	1.2 miles
University	Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama	4.5 miles
University	University of South Wales	4.7 miles
Hospital	Llandough Hospital	5.9 miles
Hospital	Nuffield Health Cardiff Bay Hospital	6.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	5
Anti-social behaviour	3
Criminal damage and arson	3
Other theft	3
Drugs	2
Public order	2
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	19

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 Deri Primary School	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
Radyr Primary School	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
Tongwynlais Primary School	Other	0.9 miles	— (No rating)
Coryton Primary School	Other	1.3 miles	— (No rating)
Radyr Comprehensive School	Other	1.4 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.46%

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).