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3 Empire House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, CF10 5LR

Listed buildingSwimming pool
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
126 m²
1356 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Empire House

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

3 Empire House is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Cardiff (CF10 5LR). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. It is a listed building, which means external alterations are tightly controlled but it may qualify for heritage tax reliefs. There is a swimming pool on the plot, uncommon for the area. Period features are noted in the property record. At 126 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 3 Empire House (86–126 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (58 versus a best of 71). The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 126 m² the property is well over the postcode median (73 m² across 35 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2014–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £363,000 is 21% above the 2019 sale price. Sold August 2019 for £300,000.

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
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingAllocated
  • Swimming poolYes

Building

  • Listed buildingYes
  • Period featuresYes
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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)
Jun 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Jan 2014
EPC improved fromF36toD58
Heating System
Storage HeatersUnderfloor

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ManualFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Very PoorGood

Window efficiency improved

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildListed buildingNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919, is a listed building, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Empire House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, CF10 5LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Empire House has no planning applications on record.

5

But the area is active

5 notable applications 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.

3 Empire House valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£363,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 6 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2019)

£300,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 August 2019Most recent

    £300,000

    +20.0%over 5 years

  2. 22 January 2014

    £249,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF10 5LR: £254,600 (2023–2019).

On the street

Versus other Mount Stuart Square homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 3 Empire House runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,381

Street avg £2,791

Strongly below

Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Empire House

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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.
£353k

1 Bute Esplanade

CF10 5BD

2 bed2 bath
£265k

1 Empire House, Mount Stuart Square

CF10 5LR

2 bed2 bath
£229k

1 Ezel Court, Heol Glan Rheidol

CF10 5NS

2 bed2 bath
£400k

1 Harbour Point, Stuart Street

CF10 5BW

1 bed
£170k

1 Carlotta Way

CF10 5FY

2 bed
£205k

1 Judkin Court, Heol Tredwen

CF10 5AU

3 bed2 bath
£190k

1 Adelaide Street

CF10 5BS

3 bed
£176k

1 Clarence Court, Pomeroy Street

CF10 5GT

1 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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

10/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Nat West Building — 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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Empire House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, CF10 5LR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.