56 BEDFORD STREET
CARDIFF, CARDIFF CF24 3DB
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
97 m²
EPC rating
C
Last sold
£230,000 Jan 2026
Price per m²
£2,371/m²
Local average
£254,633 (-9.7%)
Street crime
1257 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Three double bedrooms
- Central location
- Spacious garden
- Mid-terrace
- Quiet street
- Potential HMO or family home
Additional details
- Garden
- Yes
Description
This spacious three-bedroom property, boasting a large footprint and two generous reception rooms, is ready for transformation. Nestled in a sought-after location, it offers incredible potential for investors or families eager to create their dream home.
With ample living space and a flexible layout, this home provides a blank canvas for modernization. Whether you're looking to refurbish for resale or craft a bespoke family residence, the possibilities are endless.
Don't miss this exciting opportunity! Contact us today to arrange a viewing and unlock the full potential of this fantastic property.
Listed by
Albany Road
Spicerhaart
Reference: 158554385
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 23/09/2016
Expiry date: 22/09/2026
Current heating cost: £608/year
Potential heating cost: £508/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £21,500
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
EPC Graphs
EPC 1
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 30/01/2026 (5 months ago) | £230,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 83 BEDFORD STREET, CARDIFF, CF24 3DB | £233,500 | 09/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 1 RUSSELL STREET, CARDIFF, CF24 3BG | £470,750 | 20/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 33 BEDFORD STREET, CARDIFF, CF24 3DA | £417,750 | 20/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 15 NORTHCOTE STREET, CARDIFF, CF24 3BH | £415,000 | 14/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 23 GORDON ROAD, CARDIFF, CF24 3AL | £425,000 | 04/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 23 NORTHCOTE STREET, CARDIFF, CF24 3BH | £305,000 | 12/10/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 125 BEDFORD STREET, CARDIFF, CF24 3DB | £246,000 | 31/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 NORTHCOTE STREET, CARDIFF, CF24 3BH | £370,000 | 23/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 9 NORTHCOTE STREET, CARDIFF, CF24 3BH | £152,292 | 11/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 7 RUSSELL STREET, CARDIFF, CF24 3BG | £215,000 | 07/01/2022 | Terraced |
Street average: £239,750 (2 sales)
Area average: £346,349 (8 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cardiff. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cardiff. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cardiff.
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Lowther Road | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | B.B.S. Barber Shop | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Babylon Barbers | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Treharris Street | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Cathays | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Cardiff Queen Street | 0.5 miles |
| University | Cardiff Metropolitan University | 1.4 miles |
| Hospital | Nuffield Health Cardiff Bay Hospital | 2.6 miles |
| Hospital | Llandough Hospital | 3.2 miles |
| University | University of South Wales | 3.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 394 |
| Shoplifting | 193 |
| Public order | 124 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 |
| Vehicle crime | 98 |
| Other theft | 78 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 |
| Drugs | 43 |
| Burglary | 40 |
| Robbery | 34 |
| Bicycle theft | 20 |
| Theft from the person | 18 |
| Other crime | 16 |
| Possession of weapons | 13 |
| Total incidents | 1257 |
Within 1 mile during May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Monkton School | Other | 0.2 miles | — (No rating) |
| Plas Y Coed School and Student Support Centre | Other | 0.3 miles | — (No rating) |
| Cardiff Academy | Other | 0.3 miles | — (No rating) |
| Albany Primary School | Other | 0.3 miles | — (No rating) |
| Ysgol Y Berllan Deg | Other | 0.3 miles | — (No rating) |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).