What kind of home is 2 Alderwood Close, CF3 0BW?

2 Alderwood Close, CF3 0BW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Alderwood Close, CF3 0BW?

2 Alderwood Close, CF3 0BW last sold for £135,000 in December 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £48,150 in April 1998, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Alderwood Close, CF3 0BW?

Across 2 sales between April 1998 and December 2011, 2 Alderwood Close, CF3 0BW rose from £48,150 to £135,000, a change of £86,850. That works out to roughly +7.8% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Alderwood Close, CF3 0BW?

The current EPC rating for 2 Alderwood Close, CF3 0BW is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Alderwood Close, CF3 0BW?

2 Alderwood Close, CF3 0BW has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CF3 0BW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Alderwood Close, CF3 0BW use?

The latest EPC at 2 Alderwood Close, CF3 0BW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Alderwood Close, CF3 0BW?

2 Alderwood Close, CF3 0BW is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Alderwood Close, CF3 0BW in?

2 Alderwood Close, CF3 0BW sits in St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF3 postcode district.

Is 2 Alderwood Close, CF3 0BW in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Alderwood Close, CF3 0BW 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 2 Alderwood Close, CF3 0BW?

The closest bus stop to 2 Alderwood Close, CF3 0BW is Llaneirwg Way, 113m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Alderwood Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0BW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Alderwood Close

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

2 Alderwood Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF3 0BW). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. 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. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 1998–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £243,000 sits 80% above the 2011 sale of £135,000. 15 years since the last transfer (December 2011). At 58 m² it's 15.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (69 m² median across 7 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 3)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 September 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromD56toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Alderwood Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Alderwood Close 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£243,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£135,000

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

8 December 2011Most recent
£135,000
+180.4%over 13 years
16 April 1998
£48,150

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF3 0BW: £385,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in CF3 0BW

On the street

Versus other Alderwood Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 2 Alderwood Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,328

Street avg £2,719

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Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Above

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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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3 bed1 bath

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

242/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Llaneirwg Way — bus stop.

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