What type of property is 5 Castle Crescent, CF3 4FU?

5 Castle Crescent, CF3 4FU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 5 Castle Crescent, CF3 4FU sell for?

5 Castle Crescent, CF3 4FU last sold for £180,000 in June 2010, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £68,750 in September 1997, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Castle Crescent, CF3 4FU?

Across 2 sales between September 1997 and June 2010, 5 Castle Crescent, CF3 4FU rose from £68,750 to £180,000, a change of £111,250. That works out to roughly +7.8% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Castle Crescent, CF3 4FU?

The current EPC rating for 5 Castle Crescent, CF3 4FU is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Castle Crescent, CF3 4FU?

5 Castle Crescent, CF3 4FU has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Castle Crescent, CF3 4FU heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Castle Crescent, CF3 4FU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Castle Crescent, CF3 4FU?

5 Castle Crescent, CF3 4FU is in council tax band E.

Where is 5 Castle Crescent, CF3 4FU located?

5 Castle Crescent, CF3 4FU sits in Rumney, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Castle Crescent, CF3 4FU?

Police records around 5 Castle Crescent, CF3 4FU 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 Castle Crescent, CF3 4FU?

The closest bus stop to 5 Castle Crescent, CF3 4FU is Castle Avenue, 69m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Castle Crescent, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 4FU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Castle Crescent

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

5 Castle Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Rumney, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF3 4FU). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Held since June 2010 — that's 16 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £277,000 sits 53.9% above the 2010 sale of £180,000.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromC72toD64

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Castle Crescent, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 4FU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Castle Crescent has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Castle Crescent has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£277,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£180,000

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

17 June 2010Most recent
£180,000
+161.8%over 12 years
7 September 1997
£68,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF3 4FU: £190,000 (2018–2014).

Nearby sales in CF3 4FU

On the street

Versus other Castle Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 5 Castle Crescent runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,895

Street avg £1,955

Below

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 96 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 5.0 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

Castle Avenue — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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