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4 Tern Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0DN

3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 4 Tern Close

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

4 Tern Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF3 0DN). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2015) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2002–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £255,000 sits 60.4% above the 2015 sale of £159,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£220/sq ft) was about 99.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 67 m² it's 16.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (80 m² median across 4 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). On the market in November 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Aug 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2015from Sept 2014
EPC improved fromD68toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

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

4 Tern Close has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

4 Tern Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£255,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 13 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£159,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 November 2015Most recent

    £159,000

    +34.7%over 12 years
  2. 10 July 2003

    £118,000

    +53.2%over 1 year
  3. 6 June 2002

    £77,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF3 0DN: £165,000 (2022–2001).

On the street

Versus other Tern Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 4 Tern Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,373

Street avg £2,097

Above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Tern Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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

0.2 km

Bishop Childs — bus stop.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Tern Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0DN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.