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39 Merthyr Road, Tongwynlais, Cardiff, CF15 7LF

Notable views4 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
78 m²
840 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 39 Merthyr Road

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

39 Merthyr Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Tongwynlais, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF15 7LF). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (August 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include notable views. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a garage conversion, an extension and subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£283/sq ft) was about 85.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 78 m² it's 18.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (95 m² median across 13 EPCs). Last sale on file: £237,500 in May 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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Aug 2012
EPC improved fromC70toD66
Low Energy Lighting
73%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 39 Merthyr Road, Tongwynlais, Cardiff, CF15 7LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

4 applications on record at 39 Merthyr Road, Tongwynlais, Cardiff, CF15 7LF

4decisions3extensions25documents1nearby
Flagged:Subdivision
  1. Dec 2007
    SubdivisionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    CONVERT DWELLING INTO THREE SELF-CONTAINED FLATS WITH SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION AND REAR DORMERS AND ALTERATIONS

    Extension
    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    07/00820/W
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Garage ConversionDecision
  4. FullDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 25 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

39 Merthyr Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£256,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£237,500

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 May 2023Most recent

    £237,500

    +31.9%over 16 years

  2. 16 October 2006

    £180,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF15 7LF: £220,000 (2024–2012).

On the street

Versus other Merthyr Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

39 Merthyr Road outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,045

Street avg £1,731

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 39 Merthyr Road

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

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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
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Castell Coch View, Tongwynlais

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1 Beechwood Road, Taffs Well

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£235k

1 Anchor Street, Taffs Well

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2 bed1 bath
£282k

1 Castle Road, Tongwynlais

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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.
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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

St Michael`s Close — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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