What type of property is 1 Tarwick Drive, CF3 0AF?

1 Tarwick Drive, CF3 0AF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Tarwick Drive, CF3 0AF last change hands?

1 Tarwick Drive, CF3 0AF last sold for £180,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £79,950 in May 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Tarwick Drive, CF3 0AF changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 2003 and March 2024, 1 Tarwick Drive, CF3 0AF rose from £79,950 to £180,000, a change of £100,050. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Tarwick Drive, CF3 0AF?

The current EPC rating for 1 Tarwick Drive, CF3 0AF is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. It has dropped from a C recorded in December 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Tarwick Drive, CF3 0AF?

1 Tarwick Drive, CF3 0AF has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Tarwick Drive, CF3 0AF heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Tarwick Drive, CF3 0AF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Tarwick Drive, CF3 0AF?

1 Tarwick Drive, CF3 0AF is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Tarwick Drive, CF3 0AF located?

1 Tarwick Drive, CF3 0AF sits in St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Tarwick Drive, CF3 0AF?

Police records around 1 Tarwick Drive, CF3 0AF 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 1 Tarwick Drive, CF3 0AF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Tarwick Drive, CF3 0AF is Tarwick Drive, 124m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Tarwick Drive, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0AF

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Tarwick Drive

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

1 Tarwick Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF3 0AF). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (December 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 90% of similar EPCs). Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £234,000 is 30% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£190/sq ft) was about 96.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £180,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

Outside

ParkingAllocated

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2018

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 July 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2018from Dec 2015

EPC improved fromC72toD68

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

70%36%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Tarwick Drive, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Tarwick 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.

1 Tarwick Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£234,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£180,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

1 March 2024Most recent
£180,000
+55.2%over 5 years
24 September 2018
£116,000
+45.1%over 15 years
8 May 2003
£79,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF3 0AF: £130,000 (2026–2018).

Nearby sales in CF3 0AF

On the street

Versus other Tarwick Drive homes

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

1 Tarwick Drive outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,045

Street avg £1,233

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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Area

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Crime

242/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Tarwick Drive — bus stop.

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