What type of property is 3 The Shires, CF3 2AW?

3 The Shires, CF3 2AW is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 3 The Shires, CF3 2AW sell for?

3 The Shires, CF3 2AW last sold for £475,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £210,000 in October 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 The Shires, CF3 2AW changed over time?

Across 3 sales between October 2004 and May 2025, 3 The Shires, CF3 2AW rose from £210,000 to £475,000, a change of £265,000. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 The Shires, CF3 2AW?

The current EPC rating for 3 The Shires, CF3 2AW is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 The Shires, CF3 2AW?

3 The Shires, CF3 2AW has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (1,173 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CF3 2AW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 The Shires, CF3 2AW heated?

The latest EPC at 3 The Shires, CF3 2AW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3 The Shires, CF3 2AW had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 3 The Shires, CF3 2AW are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 The Shires, CF3 2AW?

3 The Shires, CF3 2AW is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 The Shires, CF3 2AW located?

3 The Shires, CF3 2AW sits in Marshfield, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 The Shires, CF3 2AW?

Police records around 3 The Shires, CF3 2AW 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 is the nearest station to 3 The Shires, CF3 2AW?

The closest bus stop to 3 The Shires, CF3 2AW is The Shires, 81m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

3 The Shires, Marshfield, Cardiff, CF3 2AW

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

109 m²

1173 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 3 The Shires

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

3 The Shires is a four-bedroom detached house in Marshfield, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF3 2AW). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2013 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 Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

A recent sale: £475,000 in May 2025. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2004–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£405/sq ft) was about 53.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street

Building

TenureFreehold

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 The Shires

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

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 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromD65toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

23%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseFreeholdEPC C

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £695 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 The Shires, Marshfield, Cardiff, CF3 2AW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 3 The Shires is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

2 applications on record at 3 The Shires, Marshfield, Cardiff, CF3 2AW

2decisions10documents1nearby

May 2008
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
TRIMMING AND CROWN THINNING OF ASH TREE T7 PROTECTED BY TPO 2/2000
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
08/0374
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksMay 2009Decision

Unlock 3 The Shires, Marshfield, Cardiff, CF3 2AW's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
The 10 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 The Shires has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2004.

Current estimate

£446,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 21 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2025)

£475,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

29 May 2025Most recent
£475,000
+79.2%over 10 years
31 July 2014
£265,000
+26.2%over 9 years
21 October 2004
£210,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF3 2AW: £320,000 (2024–2002).

Nearby sales in CF3 2AW

On the street

Versus other The Shires homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 3 The Shires runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,358

Street avg £2,979

Strongly above

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 The Shires

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£423k

1 Oakfields, Marshfield

CF3 2EZ

4 bed1 bath

£475k

1 Cypress Crescent, St Mellons

CF3 2WL

4 bed2 bath

£489k

1 Blacktown Gardens, Marshfield

CF3 2SF

4 bed

£401k

1 Mallards Reach, Marshfield

CF3 2NN

4 bed2 bath

£526k

1 Cambrian Grove, Marshfield

CF3 2US

4 bed2 bath

£365k

1 Cambrian Gardens, Marshfield

CF3 2TF

4 bed3 bath

£609k

1 Clos Elphan, St Mellons

CF3 2AE

4 bed

£638k

1 Clos Medwy, St Mellons

CF3 2AD

4 bed3 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

The Shires — 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 3 The Shires, Marshfield, Cardiff, CF3 2AW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.