What type of property is 17 Orchard Park, CF3 0AQ?

17 Orchard Park, CF3 0AQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 17 Orchard Park, CF3 0AQ last change hands?

17 Orchard Park, CF3 0AQ last sold for £200,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Orchard Park, CF3 0AQ?

The current EPC rating for 17 Orchard Park, CF3 0AQ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in October 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Orchard Park, CF3 0AQ?

17 Orchard Park, CF3 0AQ has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Orchard Park, CF3 0AQ heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Orchard Park, CF3 0AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Orchard Park, CF3 0AQ?

17 Orchard Park, CF3 0AQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 17 Orchard Park, CF3 0AQ located?

17 Orchard Park, CF3 0AQ sits in St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 17 Orchard Park, CF3 0AQ?

Police records around 17 Orchard Park, CF3 0AQ 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 17 Orchard Park, CF3 0AQ?

The closest bus stop to 17 Orchard Park, CF3 0AQ is Bluebell Inn, 104m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Orchard Park, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0AQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 17 Orchard Park

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

17 Orchard Park is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF3 0AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was February 2025 at £200,000 — fresh data. Today's modelled estimate of £245,000 is 22.5% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£282/sq ft) was about 63.7% 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

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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)

Oct 2020

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 October 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2020from Sept 2010

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Orchard Park, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Orchard Park 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.

17 Orchard Park valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£245,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£200,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 February 2025Most recent
£200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF3 0AQ: £223,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in CF3 0AQ

On the street

Versus other Orchard Park homes

Four headline reads against 56 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 17 Orchard Park runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,030

Street avg £2,341

Above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 67 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Below

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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

0.1 km

Bluebell Inn — bus stop.

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