What kind of home is 7 Chester Close, CF3 0EP?

7 Chester Close, CF3 0EP is a semi-detached house.

When did 7 Chester Close, CF3 0EP last change hands?

7 Chester Close, CF3 0EP last sold for £160,000 in November 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £42,000 in May 1997, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 7 Chester Close, CF3 0EP?

Across 2 sales between May 1997 and November 2022, 7 Chester Close, CF3 0EP rose from £42,000 to £160,000, a change of £118,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Chester Close, CF3 0EP?

The current EPC rating for 7 Chester Close, CF3 0EP is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in February 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Chester Close, CF3 0EP?

7 Chester Close, CF3 0EP has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Chester Close, CF3 0EP use?

The latest EPC at 7 Chester Close, CF3 0EP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Chester Close, CF3 0EP?

7 Chester Close, CF3 0EP is in council tax band C.

Which area is 7 Chester Close, CF3 0EP in?

7 Chester Close, CF3 0EP sits in St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 7 Chester Close, CF3 0EP?

Police records around 7 Chester Close, CF3 0EP 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 7 Chester Close, CF3 0EP?

The closest bus stop to 7 Chester Close, CF3 0EP is Coleford Drive, 77m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Chester Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0EP

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 7 Chester Close

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

7 Chester Close is a semi-detached house in St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF3 0EP). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £216,000 is 35% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£219/sq ft) was about 38.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £160,000 in November 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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 23 Feb 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2014

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Dec 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Chester Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Chester 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 grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£216,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£160,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

4 November 2022Most recent
£160,000
+281.0%over 25 years
29 May 1997
£42,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF3 0EP: £175,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in CF3 0EP

On the street

Versus other Chester Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 7 Chester Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,353

Street avg £2,109

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Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

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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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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.

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

Coleford Drive — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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