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18 Blackbirds Way, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 5RE

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
100 m²
1076 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 18 Blackbirds Way

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

18 Blackbirds Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF3 5RE). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 100 m² it's 19% larger than the typical home in the postcode (84 m² median across 27 EPCs). Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £251,000 is 16.7% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£200/sq ft) was about 157% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £215,000.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • Previously extendedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

18 Blackbirds Way's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Nov 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Nov 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2014from Nov 2013
EPC improved fromD62toC69
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Blackbirds Way, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 5RE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Blackbirds Way 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.

18 Blackbirds Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£251,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£215,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 August 2024Most recent

    £215,000

    +73.4%over 11 years

  2. 14 July 2013

    £124,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF3 5RE: £125,000 (2025–2013).

On the street

Versus other Blackbirds Way homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 18 Blackbirds Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,150

Street avg £1,798

Above

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Blackbirds Way

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

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 Brendon Close, Llanrumney

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3 bed1 bath
£196k

1 Banwell Place, Llanrumney

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3 bed
£195k

1 Bronte Close, Llanrumney

CF3 5PN

3 bed
£251k

1 Captain S View, Braunton Crescent, Llanrumney

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2 bed1 bath
£150k

1 Bluebell Drive

CF3 5RA

3 bed
£426k

1 Chapel Row Lane, Old St Mellons

CF3 5ST

3 bed
£596k

1 Courtenay Close, Old St Mellons

CF3 5UL

4 bed2 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

0.2 km

Bluebell Drive — 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 18 Blackbirds Way, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 5RE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.