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40 Melrose Avenue, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9AR

Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
168 m²
1808 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 40 Melrose Avenue

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

40 Melrose Avenue is an end-of-terrace house in Penylan, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF23 9AR). It has a recorded floor area of 168 m² (around 1808 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 72).

Most recent transfer was December 2025 at £477,000 — fresh data. At 168 m² it's 27.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (132 m² median across 23 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £584,000 is 22.4% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£264/sq ft) was about 34.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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
Jun 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 June 2035

8 years remaining
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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Melrose Avenue, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Melrose Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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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.

40 Melrose Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£584,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£477,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 December 2025Most recent

    £477,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF23 9AR: £475,000 (2026–2024).

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 floor area, 40 Melrose Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,839

Street avg £2,787

On par

Floor Area

168 m²

Street avg 129 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 40 Melrose Avenue

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

Pick your report · from £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.
£568k

1 Clos Gwrgi, Penylan

CF23 9FQ

£450k

1 Barons Court Road, Penylan

CF23 9DF

£450k

1 Colchester Avenue, Penylan

CF23 9BN

£442k

1 Earl S Court Road, Penylan

CF23 9DD

4 bed
£417k

1 Hugon Close

CF23 9BY

3 bed1 bath
£360k

1 Baber Close

CF23 9BX

£350k

1 Firstbrook Close

CF23 9ER

3 bed2 bath
£339k

1 Doe Close, Penylan

CF23 9HJ

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

169/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Waterloo Road — 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 40 Melrose Avenue, Penylan, Cardiff, CF23 9AR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.