What kind of home is 4 Sandpiper Close, CF3 0DL?

4 Sandpiper Close, CF3 0DL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 4 Sandpiper Close, CF3 0DL sell for?

4 Sandpiper Close, CF3 0DL last sold for £260,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £138,000 in May 2012. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Sandpiper Close, CF3 0DL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 2012 and July 2024, 4 Sandpiper Close, CF3 0DL rose from £138,000 to £260,000, a change of £122,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Sandpiper Close, CF3 0DL?

The current EPC rating for 4 Sandpiper Close, CF3 0DL is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Sandpiper Close, CF3 0DL?

4 Sandpiper Close, CF3 0DL has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Sandpiper Close, CF3 0DL use?

The latest EPC at 4 Sandpiper Close, CF3 0DL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 4 Sandpiper Close, CF3 0DL had any planning applications?

4 Sandpiper Close, CF3 0DL has council approval for single-storey side extension granted in August 2012 under ref. 12/01127/DCH. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Sandpiper Close, CF3 0DL?

4 Sandpiper Close, CF3 0DL is in council tax band C.

Which area is 4 Sandpiper Close, CF3 0DL in?

4 Sandpiper Close, CF3 0DL sits in St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF3 postcode district.

Is 4 Sandpiper Close, CF3 0DL in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Sandpiper Close, CF3 0DL show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (210% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What is the nearest station to 4 Sandpiper Close, CF3 0DL?

The closest bus stop to 4 Sandpiper Close, CF3 0DL is Vaindre Lane, 82m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Sandpiper Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0DL

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Sandpiper Close

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

4 Sandpiper Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF3 0DL). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2013) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 5 certificates since May 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2012. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£345/sq ft) was about 125.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £260,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Jun 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Jun 2013

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2013from May 2012

Low Energy Lighting

67%17%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2013from Feb 2013

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

May 2013from Mar 2013

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

Jun 2013from May 2013

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Sandpiper Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0DL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Sandpiper Close has an approved single-storey side extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 4 Sandpiper Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0DL

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Aug 2012
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO THE SIDE OF PROPERTY
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
12/01127/DCH
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 4 Sandpiper Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£266,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£260,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

4 July 2024Most recent
£260,000
+6.1%over 2 years
23 September 2021
£245,000
+77.5%over 9 years
24 May 2012
£138,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF3 0DL: £215,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in CF3 0DL

On the street

Versus other Sandpiper Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Sandpiper Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,714

Street avg £2,164

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 71 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Cardiff report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

3/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Vaindre Lane — bus stop.

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