What type of property is 40 Ferntree Drive, CF3 0AA?

40 Ferntree Drive, CF3 0AA is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 40 Ferntree Drive, CF3 0AA last change hands?

40 Ferntree Drive, CF3 0AA last sold for £113,000 in August 2006, around 20 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 40 Ferntree Drive, CF3 0AA?

The current EPC rating for 40 Ferntree Drive, CF3 0AA is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 Ferntree Drive, CF3 0AA?

40 Ferntree Drive, CF3 0AA has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CF3 0AA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 Ferntree Drive, CF3 0AA heated?

The latest EPC at 40 Ferntree Drive, CF3 0AA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 40 Ferntree Drive, CF3 0AA?

40 Ferntree Drive, CF3 0AA is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 40 Ferntree Drive, CF3 0AA located?

40 Ferntree Drive, CF3 0AA sits in St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 40 Ferntree Drive, CF3 0AA?

Police records around 40 Ferntree Drive, CF3 0AA show an average of 242 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (22% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What transport links are near 40 Ferntree Drive, CF3 0AA?

The closest bus stop to 40 Ferntree Drive, CF3 0AA is Llaneirwg Way, 182m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Ferntree Drive, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0AA

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 40 Ferntree Drive

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

40 Ferntree Drive is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF3 0AA). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Held since August 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £201,000 sits 77.9% above the 2006 sale of £113,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£154/sq ft) was about 46% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Dining roomYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes
FireplaceYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 July 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from May 2012

EPC improved fromD56toC72

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%73%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Ferntree Drive, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Ferntree Drive has no planning applications on record.

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.

40 Ferntree Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£201,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2006)

£113,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 August 2006Most recent
£113,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF3 0AA: £225,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in CF3 0AA

On the street

Versus other Ferntree Drive homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 40 Ferntree Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,662

Street avg £1,844

Below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

On par

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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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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

242/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Llaneirwg Way — bus stop.

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