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20 Messina House, Vellacott Close, Cardiff, CF10 4AS

3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 03
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
64 m²
689 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 20 Messina House

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

20 Messina House is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Cardiff (CF10 4AS). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. At 64 m² this is the 11th smallest of 31 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 51–91 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 31 units on file.

Across 2017–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£264/sq ft) was about 35.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £182,000 in October 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • GarageIntegral

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 March 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from Apr 2009
EPC improved fromD67toC74
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century3rd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Messina House, Vellacott Close, Cardiff, CF10 4AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Messina House has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

20 Messina House saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£186,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 6 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£182,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 October 2023Most recent

    £182,000

    +14.5%over 2 years

  2. 29 April 2021

    £159,000

    +14.4%over 3 years

  3. 3 November 2017

    £139,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF10 4AS: £175,000 (2026–2023).

On the street

Versus other Vellacott Close homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Messina House outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,844

Street avg £2,235

Strongly above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Messina House

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£186k

1 Corvette Court

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1 Adventurers Quay

CF10 4NP

2 bed1 bath
£190k

1 Barletta House, Vellacott Close

CF10 4AF

2 bed2 bath
£179k

1 Sienna House, Vellacott Close

CF10 4AE

2 bed2 bath
£179k

1 Sorento House, Vellacott Close

CF10 4AR

2 bed2 bath
£175k

1 Edward England Wharf, Lloyd George Avenue

CF10 4QL

2 bed2 bath
£202k

1 Minori House, Ffordd Garthorne

CF10 4DB

2 bed2 bath
£203k

1 Celerity Drive

CF10 4BJ

2 bed1 bath
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Cardiff district page.
Full Cardiff report

Crime

485/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Herbert Street — bus stop.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

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