What type of property is 5 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF?

5 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF is a mid-terrace house.

What did 5 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF sell for?

5 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF last sold for £148,000 in June 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £104,000 in September 2013, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2013 and June 2021, 5 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF rose from £104,000 to £148,000, a change of £44,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF?

The current EPC rating for 5 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in December 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF?

5 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CF3 0LF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF?

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

Where is 5 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF located?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF?

Police records around 5 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 5 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF?

The closest bus stop to 5 Birkdale Close, CF3 0LF is Willow Grove, 87m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Birkdale Close

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

5 Birkdale Close is a mid-terrace house in St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF3 0LF). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2013–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £181,000 is 22.3% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£241/sq ft) was about 38.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £148,000 in June 2021. 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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2020

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Apr 2013

Low Energy Lighting

25%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2020from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromD63toC69

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Birkdale Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Birkdale Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£181,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£148,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

3 June 2021Most recent
£148,000
+42.3%over 7 years
12 September 2013
£104,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF3 0LF: £143,000 (2025–2018).

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 years held, 5 Birkdale Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,596

Street avg £2,429

Above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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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