What type of property is 16 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF?

16 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, on a corner plot.

What was the last sold price for 16 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF?

16 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF last sold for £138,500 in August 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £38,500 in September 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF changed over time?

Across 3 sales between September 1996 and August 2017, 16 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF rose from £38,500 to £138,500, a change of £100,000. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF?

16 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF?

16 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF is in council tax band C.

Where is 16 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF located?

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

How safe is the area around 16 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF?

Police records around 16 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF 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 transport links are near 16 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF?

The closest bus stop to 16 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF is Willow Grove, 87m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 16 Birkdale Close

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

16 Birkdale Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF3 0LF). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 1996–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £198,000 is 43% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£243/sq ft) was about 34.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in August 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes
Corner plotYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromD56toC75

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

13%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Birkdale Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 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.

16 Birkdale Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£198,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£138,500

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

24 August 2017Most recent
£138,500
+111.5%over 14 years
19 September 2002
£65,500
+70.1%over 6 years
17 September 1996
£38,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF3 0LF: £148,000 (2025–2019).

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, 16 Birkdale Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,613

Street avg £2,427

Above

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly 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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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

Willow Grove — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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