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Philip Close

Cardiff, Caerdydd - Cardiff, Wales

Residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: At £249,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 29% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 29% 5-year growth.

Families
Fair

Weak across environment (62), safety (40), or school access (45). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 29% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step at £249,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (62) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

59
Liveability Score
Top 18% in CardiffTop 11% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 23 transactions (moderate sample), 5 data sources

How Life Works Here

Philip Close is located in Cardiff, near Cardiff / Caerdydd, Caerdydd - Cardiff. Crime is around average for the area, with 177 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Maes-y-Coed Road) is 208m away. The median property price is £249,000, with strong growth of 29% over five years. Based on 23 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Below Average (40)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Good (62)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (45)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£249,000
Median Price
23
Transactions (2014–2025)
+29.0%
5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Leasehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Philip Close, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

hospitals (3)

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libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (5)

Transport Links

Maes-y-Coed Road bus_stop208m
Caerphilly Road Aldi bus_stop221m
Ty Wern Road bus_stop249m
Lidl bus_stop250m
Homelands Road bus_stop268m
Kyle Avenue bus_stop281m
Birchgrove Rail Station rail_station377m
Ty Glas Rail Station rail_station613m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% data uniqueness
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  • OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
  • HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
  • police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
  • DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
  • Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
  • DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
  • ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0

All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.

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