Sold STC Semi-detached

10 FORELAND ROAD

CARDIFF, CARDIFF CF14 7AR

3 beds 2 baths 2,379 sq ft Listed 17 Jul 2025 (-328d)

£574,995

Guide Price

Reduced on 19 May 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

221 m²

Council tax band

F

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£530,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£2,602/m²

Local average

£384,666 (+49.5%)

Street crime

146 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Off street, Private
Garden
Yes

Description

A period bay-fronted semi-detached family home in the heart of Whitchurch village, which has been extended to provide spacious accommodation measuring just over 2000 sq ft. An ideal family home in a very convenient location.

Located in the heart of Whitchurch, Foreland Road is an elegant bay-fronted semi-detached home, thoughtfully extended to blend period features with modern living.

The inviting entrance hall leads to a spacious living room, sitting room with sun-room, while the beautifully designed kitchen and family room form the heart of the home. A utility room and ground-floor shower room add convenience. Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms and a stylish bathroom offer comfort, with a versatile loft room providing additional space.

The property benefits from gas central heating, UPVC double glazing, off-road parking, and an enclosed rear garden with a sunny aspect. Whitchurch is a sought-after suburb, just 3 miles north of Cardiff city centre. Excellent transport links include regular bus services, nearby railway stations on the Valley Lines network, and easy access to the A470 and M4.

Whitchurch offers highly regarded schools, including Whitchurch Primary and Ysgol Gymraeg Melin Gruffydd at the primary level, and Whitchurch High School for secondary education, with Welsh-medium options available nearby. The area is known for its vibrant community, independent shops, cafes, and green spaces, making it a desirable location for families and professionals alike.

Please contact Chambers Estate Agents for further information and to arrange a viewing.

Additional Information:
Tenure: Freehold. Please verify via your Solicitor.
Council Tax Band: F. Approximately £2639.00 per annum.
Land Transaction Tax (LTT): £23,699.00 based on the asking price.
Square Footage: 2051.00 Sq Ft. Please verify via your own means.
School Catchment Information: English medium primary catchment area: Coryton Primary School. English medium secondary catchment area: Whitchurch High School. Welsh medium primary catchment area: Ysgol Gymraeg Melin Gruffydd. Welsh medium secondary catchment area: Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf.

Listed by

Whitchurch

Chambers Estate Agents

Reference: 164622119

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 20/01/2025

Current heating cost: £2,382/year

Potential heating cost: £1,461/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £8,000

Recommendations

  • Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • 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

Floorplan

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #8550815

Property Details

Street: 10 Foreland Road

Town: CARDIFF

Postcode: CF14 7AR

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 12/12/2011

Work Completed: 11/11/2011

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #13820161

Property Details

Street: 10 Foreland Road

Town: CARDIFF

Postcode: CF14 7AR

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows

Certificate Issued: 29/10/2019

Work Completed: 23/10/2019

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

69% since 2011

Event Date Price % change
Sold 23/01/2026 (4 months ago) £530,000 +68.8%
Sold 12/08/2011 (14 years ago) £314,000

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
10 PENLLINE ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 2AD £525,000 29/11/2023 Semi-detached
73 FORELAND ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 7AS £515,000 09/11/2023 Semi-detached
8 ST MARGARETS PLACE, WHITCHURCH, CARDIFF, CF14 7AD £455,000 11/10/2023 Semi-detached
29 HEOL Y FORLAN, CARDIFF, CF14 1AX £490,000 05/10/2023 Semi-detached
38 ST MARGARETS ROAD, WHITCHURCH, CARDIFF, CF14 7AB £660,000 23/08/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 21 FORELAND ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 7AR £578,254 10/07/2023 Semi-detached
58 TYN Y PWLL ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 1AT £275,000 17/02/2023 Semi-detached
20 PLAS Y LLAN, CARDIFF, CF14 2AF £620,000 12/09/2022 Semi-detached
16 PENLLINE ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 2AD £495,000 28/07/2022 Semi-detached
73 FORELAND ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 7AS £550,000 11/07/2022 Semi-detached
74 TYN Y PWLL ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 1AT £340,000 16/06/2022 Semi-detached
2 ST MARGARETS CLOSE, CARDIFF, CF14 7AE £403,000 27/05/2022 Semi-detached
40 ST MARGARETS ROAD, WHITCHURCH, CARDIFF, CF14 7AB £560,000 27/05/2022 Semi-detached
78A TYN Y PWLL ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 1AT £175,000 21/02/2022 Semi-detached
36 ST MARGARETS ROAD, WHITCHURCH, CARDIFF, CF14 7AB £617,000 07/12/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 11 FORELAND ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 7AR £354,000 26/11/2021 Semi-detached
26 TYN Y PWLL ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 1AS £382,000 04/11/2021 Semi-detached
68 TYN Y PWLL ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 1AT £315,000 24/06/2021 Semi-detached
9 ASHCHURCH CLOSE, CARDIFF, CF14 1BW £253,250 18/06/2021 Semi-detached
27 ST MARGARETS ROAD, WHITCHURCH, CARDIFF, CF14 7AB £385,000 17/06/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £466,127 (2 sales)

Area average: £445,292 (18 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 25.3%
10y growth 41%

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
Shop Cancer Research Wales 0.1 miles
Shop Tesco Express 0.1 miles
Bus stop Library 0.1 miles
Hospital Velindre Cancer Centre 0.3 miles
Train station Whitchurch 0.3 miles
Train station Coryton 0.5 miles
University Plas Gwyn Halls of Residence 1.4 miles
University Cardiff School of Management (CSM) 1.4 miles
Hospital University Hospital of Wales 1.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 40
Anti-social behaviour 27
Shoplifting 20
Criminal damage and arson 16
Public order 15
Vehicle crime 12
Other theft 7
Other crime 5
Bicycle theft 1
Burglary 1
Drugs 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 146

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
Whitchurch High School Other 0.2 miles (No rating)
Rhiwbeina Primary School Other 0.6 miles (No rating)
Hawthorn Infant School Other 0.7 miles (No rating)
Coryton Primary School Other 0.7 miles (No rating)
Hawthorn Junior School Other 0.7 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 Flat, Tenby House, CF14 £1,200/mo 3 0.51 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,200/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.21%
Max investor price (0.8%) £150,000
Target investor price (1%) £120,000
Gross yield 2.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 39.9×
Monthly cashflow £-1,209/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -8.7%
  • 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).