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

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
78 m²
840 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 17 Birkdale Close

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

17 Birkdale Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF3 0LF). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 78 m² the property is well over the postcode median (52 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £232,000 sits 74.1% above the 2012 sale of £133,250. 14 years since the last transfer (September 2012).

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

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • Cul-de-sacYes

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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from May 2012
EPC improved fromD63toC77
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Birkdale Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Birkdale 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.

17 Birkdale Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£232,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2012)

£133,250

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 September 2012Most recent

    £133,250

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

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.

Price per m² for 17 Birkdale Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,708

Street avg £2,517

Strongly below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Birkdale 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£237k

1 Aston Place, St Mellons

CF3 0PH

3 bed1 bath
£238k

1 Chervil Close, St Mellons

CF3 0NL

3 bed
£250k

1 Brython Drive, St Mellons

CF3 0LR

3 bed
£212k

1 Cathcob Close, St Mellons

CF3 0AH

3 bed1 bath
£226k

1 Ashdown Close, St Mellons

CF3 0ER

2 bed1 bath
£239k

1 Aster Close, St Mellons

CF3 0JB

2 bed1 bath
£239k

1 Chartley Close, St Mellons

CF3 0SD

2 bed1 bath
£223k

1 Caradoc Close, St Mellons

CF3 0LQ

2 bed1 bath
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.

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 17 Birkdale Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0LF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.