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26 Merthyr Road, Tongwynlais, Cardiff, CF15 7LH

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
69 m²
743 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 26 Merthyr Road

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

26 Merthyr Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Tongwynlais, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF15 7LH). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in August 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £230,000 sits 54.4% above the 2007 sale of £149,000.

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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road
Before you decide

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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)
Jan 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Sept 2009
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
55%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Merthyr Road, Tongwynlais, Cardiff, CF15 7LH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Merthyr Road 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£230,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2007)

£149,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 August 2007Most recent

    £149,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF15 7LH: £202,000 (2025–2018).

On the street

Versus other Merthyr Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

26 Merthyr Road outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,159

Street avg £2,793

Below

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Merthyr Road

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

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.
£235k

1 Anchor Street, Taffs Well

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2 bed1 bath
£219k

1 Castle Street, Taffs Well

CF15 7RL

2 bed1 bath
£269k

1 Castell Coch View, Tongwynlais

CF15 7LA

2 bed1 bath
£282k

1 Castle Road, Tongwynlais

CF15 7JQ

2 bed1 bath
£220k

1 Church Street, Taffs Well

CF15 7PG

3 bed
£291k

1 Church Lane, Nantgarw

CF15 7TQ

3 bed1 bath
£309k

1 Bute Street, Tongwynlais

CF15 7LJ

3 bed1 bath
£379k

1 Forest Cottage, Castle Road, Tongwynlais

CF15 7JR

3 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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Bute 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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 26 Merthyr Road, Tongwynlais, Cardiff, CF15 7LH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.