What type of property is 1 Melrose Avenue, CF23 9AR?

1 Melrose Avenue, CF23 9AR is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Melrose Avenue, CF23 9AR last change hands?

1 Melrose Avenue, CF23 9AR last sold for £284,000 in September 2010, around 16 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £89,000 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Melrose Avenue, CF23 9AR appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 1996 and September 2010, 1 Melrose Avenue, CF23 9AR rose from £89,000 to £284,000, a change of £195,000. That works out to roughly +8.6% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Melrose Avenue, CF23 9AR?

The current EPC rating for 1 Melrose Avenue, CF23 9AR is E with a score of 39 out of 100, lodged in April 2013. It has dropped from a D recorded in June 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Melrose Avenue, CF23 9AR?

1 Melrose Avenue, CF23 9AR has a recorded floor area of 142 m² (1,528 sq ft). That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CF23 9AR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Melrose Avenue, CF23 9AR heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Melrose Avenue, CF23 9AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Melrose Avenue, CF23 9AR?

1 Melrose Avenue, CF23 9AR is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1 Melrose Avenue, CF23 9AR located?

1 Melrose Avenue, CF23 9AR sits in Penylan, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF23 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Melrose Avenue, CF23 9AR?

Police records around 1 Melrose Avenue, CF23 9AR show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (143% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What is the nearest station to 1 Melrose Avenue, CF23 9AR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Melrose Avenue, CF23 9AR is Waterloo Road, 93m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Melrose Avenue, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9AR

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

142 m²

1528 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 39

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Melrose Avenue

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

1 Melrose Avenue is an end-of-terrace house in Penylan, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF23 9AR). It has a recorded floor area of 142 m² (around 1528 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2013) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (June 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Held since September 2010 — that's 16 years off the open market, well above the local norm. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 1996–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £406,000 is 43% above the 2010 sale price.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Melrose Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Apr 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2013

EPC Rating

E39

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2013from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromD55toE39

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

58%94%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC ESolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Melrose Avenue, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Melrose Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

1 Melrose Avenue has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£406,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.6% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£284,000

Growth on file: 8.6% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

19 September 2010Most recent
£284,000
+1.4%over 6 years
8 July 2004
£279,950
+214.6%over 7 years
8 August 1996
£89,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF23 9AR: £475,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CF23 9AR

On the street

Versus other Melrose Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Melrose Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,000

Street avg £2,757

Strongly below

Floor Area

142 m²

Street avg 130 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

9.6 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Kingwood Close, Penylan

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Waterloo Road — bus stop.

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FAQ

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