What type of property is 14 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF?

14 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 14 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF sell for?

14 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF last sold for £94,000 in October 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £32,400 in July 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 14 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between July 1996 and October 2018, 14 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF rose from £32,400 to £94,000, a change of £61,600. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF?

14 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CF3 0LF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF?

14 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF is in council tax band D.

Where is 14 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF located?

14 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF sits in St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF3 postcode district.

Is 14 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF in a safe area?

Police records around 14 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF 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.

How well connected is 14 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF?

The closest bus stop to 14 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF is Willow Grove, 87m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Birkdale Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0LF

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 14 Birkdale Close

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

14 Birkdale Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF3 0LF). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average.

Across 1996–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £159,000 sits 69.1% above the 2018 sale of £94,000. At 43 m² it's 17.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (52 m² median across 13 EPCs). Last sale on file: £94,000 in October 2018.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
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.

14 Birkdale Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2010from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromD59toE48

Low Energy Lighting

100%20%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2026from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromE48toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SingleMostly Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Birkdale Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Birkdale 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.

14 Birkdale Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£159,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£94,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

14 October 2018Most recent
£94,000
+34.3%over 14 years
27 May 2004
£70,000
+116.0%over 7 years
30 July 1996
£32,400

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF3 0LF: £150,000 (2026–2019).

Nearby sales in CF3 0LF

On the street

Versus other Birkdale Close homes

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

On co₂ emissions, 14 Birkdale Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,186

Street avg £2,651

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Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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

Willow Grove — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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