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38 BEECHLEY DRIVE

CARDIFF, CARDIFF CF5 3SN

3 beds Listed 17 Mar 2009 (-6301d)

£125,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CF5 3SN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 38 BEECHLEY DRIVE, CARDIFF, CARDIFF CF5 3SN |
| Price | £125,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £110,000 Jul 2010 |

## Description

First Reception. (11' 8''  x 9' 7''  (3.56m x 2.92m))

Double glazed window to front, electric fire with hearth ,  power points, textured ceiling, fitted carpet.

Second reception. (12' 4''  x 11' 4''  (3.76m x 3.45m))

Double glazed window to rear, power points, fitted carpet, textured ceiling, gas fire and copper effect hearth and surround.

Utility room (13' 5''  x 5' 0''  (4.09m x 1.52m))

Double glazed window to front, power points, wood effect vinyl flooring.

Kitchen (9' 11''  x 8' 6''  (3.02m x 2.59m))

Double glazed window to tear, double glazed door with half glass to rear garden, radiator, power points, indoor pantry, plastered ceiling, stainless steel sink, wall mounted cupboard, space for fridge  and freezer, gas cooker, wood effect vinyl flooring.

Bedroom one. (13' 10''  x 10' 0''  (4.22m x 3.05m))

Double glazed window to front, textured ceiling, two indoor cupboards ,power points, fitted carpets, radiator.

Bedroom two. (11' 5''  x 8' 4''  (3.48m x 2.54m))

Double glazed window to front, textured ceiling, fitted carpet, radiator, indoor cupboard, power points.

Bedroom three. (13' 6''  x 10' 5''  (4.11m x 3.18m))

Double glazed window to rear, textured ceiling, fitted carpet, power points.

Bathroom. (6' 10''  x 5' 10''  (2.08m x 1.78m))

Double glazed window to rear, plastered ceiling, fitted carpet, wall mounted wash hand basin, panelled bath with complimentary splashback tiles.

W.C. (6' 2''  x 3'  (1.88m x 0.91m))

Double glazed window to rear, low level  W.C. marble effect vinyl floor tiles.

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #1550103
- **Address:** 38 Beechley Drive, Cardiff, CF5 3SN
- **Certificate Issued:** 08/03/2004
- **Work Completed:** 05/02/2004
- **Items:** 8 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #1485155
- **Address:** 38 Beechley Drive, Cardiff, CF5 3SN
- **Certificate Issued:** 16/02/2004
- **Work Completed:** 05/02/2004
- **Items:** 8 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 38 BEECHLEY DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3SN | £110,000 | 23/07/2010 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 CHERRY CLOSE, CARDIFF, CF5 3RQ | £375,000 | 27/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 10 PENTREBANE DRIVE, ST FAGANS, CARDIFF, CF5 3DR | £350,000 | 01/11/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 93 PENTREBANE DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3DQ | £360,000 | 20/09/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 14 MAPLE ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3TY | £245,000 | 14/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 114 PENTREBANE ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3RF | £232,500 | 05/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 67 FIRS AVENUE, CARDIFF, CF5 3TG | £241,500 | 06/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 98 PENTREBANE DRIVE, ST FAGANS, CARDIFF, CF5 3DR | £342,500 | 23/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 23 ORANGE GROVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3SU | £160,000 | 20/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 48 BEECHLEY DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3SN | £215,000 | 07/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 1 PENTREBANE DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3DQ | £339,995 | 26/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 135 PENTREBANE ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3RB | £235,000 | 28/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 5 CHERRY CLOSE, CARDIFF, CF5 3RQ | £350,000 | 14/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 181 PENTREBANE ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3RB | £240,000 | 10/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 34 BEECHLEY DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3SN | £217,000 | 08/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 35 BEECHLEY DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3SG | £235,000 | 20/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 215 PENTREBANE ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3RD | £340,000 | 01/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 25 CLOS COED BYCHAN, CARDIFF, CF5 3FA | £350,995 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 TREETOPS CLOSE, CARDIFF, CF5 3QR | £266,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 CLOS COED BYCHAN, CARDIFF, CF5 3FA | £349,995 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 27 CLOS COED BYCHAN, CARDIFF, CF5 3FA | £344,995 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 CLOS COED BYCHAN, CARDIFF, CF5 3FA | £348,995 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 96 PENTREBANE DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3DR | £320,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 36 BEECHLEY DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3SN | £250,000 | 25/03/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 40 BEECHLEY DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3SN | £230,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £228,000 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £301,374 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £302,086 (53 Semi-detached, CF5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -58.6%

## 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:** 0.93% (okay)
- **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.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 27.4%
- **10y growth:** 51.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cardiff; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 48.4%

## Flood risk

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

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Property details

Last sold

£110,000 Jul 2010

Local average

£302,086 (-58.6%)

Street crime

138 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Semi Detached
Double Glazing
Central Heating
Garage
Utility Room
Ideal - First Time Buy

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

MR HOMES offer FOR SALE this three bedroom semi detached property , benefits include gas central heating, double glazed windows, spacious garage to the side of the property, this is perfect for first time buyers. Call MR HOMES on 02920 194 130 to view.

First Reception. (11' 8'' x 9' 7'' (3.56m x 2.92m))
Double glazed window to front, electric fire with hearth , power points, textured ceiling, fitted carpet.

Second reception. (12' 4'' x 11' 4'' (3.76m x 3.45m))
Double glazed window to rear, power points, fitted carpet, textured ceiling, gas fire and copper effect hearth and surround.

Utility room (13' 5'' x 5' 0'' (4.09m x 1.52m))
Double glazed window to front, power points, wood effect vinyl flooring.

Kitchen (9' 11'' x 8' 6'' (3.02m x 2.59m))
Double glazed window to tear, double glazed door with half glass to rear garden, radiator, power points, indoor pantry, plastered ceiling, stainless steel sink, wall mounted cupboard, space for fridge and freezer, gas cooker, wood effect vinyl flooring.

Bedroom one. (13' 10'' x 10' 0'' (4.22m x 3.05m))
Double glazed window to front, textured ceiling, two indoor cupboards ,power points, fitted carpets, radiator.

Bedroom two. (11' 5'' x 8' 4'' (3.48m x 2.54m))
Double glazed window to front, textured ceiling, fitted carpet, radiator, indoor cupboard, power points.

Bedroom three. (13' 6'' x 10' 5'' (4.11m x 3.18m))
Double glazed window to rear, textured ceiling, fitted carpet, power points.

Bathroom. (6' 10'' x 5' 10'' (2.08m x 1.78m))
Double glazed window to rear, plastered ceiling, fitted carpet, wall mounted wash hand basin, panelled bath with complimentary splashback tiles.

W.C. (6' 2'' x 3' (1.88m x 0.91m))
Double glazed window to rear, low level W.C. marble effect vinyl floor tiles.

Listed by

Fairwater

Mr Homes Sales and Lettings

Reference: 25029410

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #1550103

Property Details

Street: 38 Beechley Drive

Town: Cardiff

Postcode: CF5 3SN

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 08/03/2004

Work Completed: 05/02/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #1485155

Property Details

Street: 38 Beechley Drive

Town: Cardiff

Postcode: CF5 3SN

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 16/02/2004

Work Completed: 05/02/2004

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	23/07/2010 (15 years ago)	£110,000	—

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
8 CHERRY CLOSE, CARDIFF, CF5 3RQ	£375,000	27/08/2025	Semi-detached
10 PENTREBANE DRIVE, ST FAGANS, CARDIFF, CF5 3DR	£350,000	01/11/2024	Semi-detached
93 PENTREBANE DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3DQ	£360,000	20/09/2024	Semi-detached
14 MAPLE ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3TY	£245,000	14/12/2023	Semi-detached
114 PENTREBANE ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3RF	£232,500	05/12/2023	Semi-detached
67 FIRS AVENUE, CARDIFF, CF5 3TG	£241,500	06/11/2023	Semi-detached
98 PENTREBANE DRIVE, ST FAGANS, CARDIFF, CF5 3DR	£342,500	23/10/2023	Semi-detached
23 ORANGE GROVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3SU	£160,000	20/10/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 48 BEECHLEY DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3SN	£215,000	07/07/2023	Semi-detached
1 PENTREBANE DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3DQ	£339,995	26/05/2023	Semi-detached
135 PENTREBANE ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3RB	£235,000	28/04/2023	Semi-detached
5 CHERRY CLOSE, CARDIFF, CF5 3RQ	£350,000	14/04/2023	Semi-detached
181 PENTREBANE ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3RB	£240,000	10/03/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 34 BEECHLEY DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3SN	£217,000	08/03/2023	Terraced
35 BEECHLEY DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3SG	£235,000	20/12/2022	Semi-detached
215 PENTREBANE ROAD, CARDIFF, CF5 3RD	£340,000	01/11/2022	Semi-detached
25 CLOS COED BYCHAN, CARDIFF, CF5 3FA	£350,995	21/10/2022	Semi-detached
13 TREETOPS CLOSE, CARDIFF, CF5 3QR	£266,000	21/10/2022	Semi-detached
24 CLOS COED BYCHAN, CARDIFF, CF5 3FA	£349,995	14/10/2022	Semi-detached
27 CLOS COED BYCHAN, CARDIFF, CF5 3FA	£344,995	26/08/2022	Semi-detached
26 CLOS COED BYCHAN, CARDIFF, CF5 3FA	£348,995	26/08/2022	Semi-detached
96 PENTREBANE DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3DR	£320,000	05/08/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 36 BEECHLEY DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3SN	£250,000	25/03/2022	Terraced
Same street 40 BEECHLEY DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3SN	£230,000	18/03/2022	Semi-detached

Street average: £228,000 (4 sales)

Area average: £301,374 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 27.4%

10y growth 51.2%

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

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Shop	Michaels	0.5 miles
Shop	Fairwater Green Opticians	0.7 miles
Train station	Fairwater	1.0 miles
Train station	Danescourt	1.1 miles
Hospital	Priory Hospital Cardiff	1.5 miles
Hospital	Saint David's Hospital	2.8 miles
University	University of South Wales	5.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	57
Anti-social behaviour	19
Shoplifting	13
Criminal damage and arson	11
Drugs	9
Public order	9
Other theft	7
Other crime	4
Vehicle crime	4
Burglary	2
Possession of weapons	2
Robbery	1
Total incidents	138

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
Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Caerau	Other	0.0 miles	— (No rating)
Holy Family R.C. Primary School	Other	0.1 miles	— (No rating)
Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof	Other	0.1 miles	— (No rating)
Pentrebane Primary School	Other	0.1 miles	— (No rating)
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.93%

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).