What kind of home is 3 Dickens Avenue, CF3 5LX?

3 Dickens Avenue, CF3 5LX is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Dickens Avenue, CF3 5LX?

3 Dickens Avenue, CF3 5LX last sold for £137,250 in October 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £100,000 in August 2020. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Dickens Avenue, CF3 5LX?

The current EPC rating for 3 Dickens Avenue, CF3 5LX is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Dickens Avenue, CF3 5LX?

3 Dickens Avenue, CF3 5LX has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft). That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CF3 5LX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Dickens Avenue, CF3 5LX use?

The latest EPC at 3 Dickens Avenue, CF3 5LX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Dickens Avenue, CF3 5LX?

3 Dickens Avenue, CF3 5LX is in council tax band C.

Which area is 3 Dickens Avenue, CF3 5LX in?

3 Dickens Avenue, CF3 5LX sits in Llanrumney, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF3 postcode district.

Is 3 Dickens Avenue, CF3 5LX in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Dickens Avenue, CF3 5LX show an average of 242 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (22% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What transport links are near 3 Dickens Avenue, CF3 5LX?

The closest bus stop to 3 Dickens Avenue, CF3 5LX is Laureate Close, 49m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Dickens Avenue, Llanrumney, Cardiff, CF3 5LX

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 Dickens Avenue

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

3 Dickens Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Llanrumney, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF3 5LX). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2020 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 2020–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 37.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £192,000 is 39.9% above the 2020 sale price. Sold October 2020 for £137,250.

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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)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Aug 2020

EPC improved fromD65toC72

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

AverageVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Dickens Avenue, Llanrumney, Cardiff, CF3 5LX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Dickens Avenue 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.

3 Dickens Avenue changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£192,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 37.3% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2020)

£137,250

Growth on file: 37.3% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

19 October 2020Most recent
£137,250
+37.3%
5 August 2020
£100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF3 5LX: £190,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in CF3 5LX

On the street

Versus other Dickens Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 3 Dickens Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,906

Street avg £1,882

On par

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.5 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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1 Bunyan Close, Llanrumney

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1 Dickens Avenue, Llanrumney

CF3 5LX

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.

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Crime

242/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Laureate Close — bus stop.

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