What kind of home is 18 Abernethy Close, CF3 0SB?

18 Abernethy Close, CF3 0SB is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 18 Abernethy Close, CF3 0SB?

18 Abernethy Close, CF3 0SB last sold for £106,000 in March 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £44,000 in May 1997, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Abernethy Close, CF3 0SB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 1997 and March 2013, 18 Abernethy Close, CF3 0SB rose from £44,000 to £106,000, a change of £62,000. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 18 Abernethy Close, CF3 0SB?

The current EPC rating for 18 Abernethy Close, CF3 0SB is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Abernethy Close, CF3 0SB?

18 Abernethy Close, CF3 0SB has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CF3 0SB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Abernethy Close, CF3 0SB use?

The latest EPC at 18 Abernethy Close, CF3 0SB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Abernethy Close, CF3 0SB?

18 Abernethy Close, CF3 0SB is in council tax band C.

Which area is 18 Abernethy Close, CF3 0SB in?

18 Abernethy Close, CF3 0SB sits in St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF3 postcode district.

Is 18 Abernethy Close, CF3 0SB in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Abernethy Close, CF3 0SB 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 18 Abernethy Close, CF3 0SB?

The closest bus stop to 18 Abernethy Close, CF3 0SB is Sandbrook Drive, 68m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Abernethy Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0SB

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 18 Abernethy Close

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

18 Abernethy Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF3 0SB). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 1997–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £200,000 sits 88.7% above the 2013 sale of £106,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). 13 years since the last transfer (March 2013).

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenWrap around

Building

TenureFreehold

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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 2)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Oct 2012

EPC improved fromD64toC71

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Abernethy Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Abernethy 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 at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£200,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£106,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

20 March 2013Most recent
£106,000
+140.9%over 15 years
15 May 1997
£44,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF3 0SB: £180,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in CF3 0SB

On the street

Versus other Abernethy Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 18 Abernethy Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,559

Street avg £1,992

Below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.0 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

Sandbrook Drive — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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