What kind of home is 13 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW?

13 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 13 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW last change hands?

13 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW last sold for £185,000 in October 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 13 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW?

The current EPC rating for 13 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in May 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW?

13 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 35% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CF3 5SW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW use?

The latest EPC at 13 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 13 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW have?

13 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in February 2016. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 13 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW?

13 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW is in council tax band E.

Which area is 13 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW in?

13 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW sits in Old St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 13 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW?

Police records around 13 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW 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 13 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW?

The closest bus stop to 13 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW is Wern Fawr Lane, 244m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Melrose Close, Old St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 5SW

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band E

Overview

About 13 Melrose Close

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

13 Melrose Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Old St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF3 5SW). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2015) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 78 m² it sits well below the postcode median (124 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £260,000 is 40.5% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£220/sq ft) was about 33.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in October 2015. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2016.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 May 2025

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Melrose Close, Old St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 5SW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 13 Melrose Close, Old St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 5SW

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

13 Melrose Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£260,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£185,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 October 2015Most recent
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF3 5SW: £350,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in CF3 5SW

On the street

Versus other Melrose Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 13 Melrose Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,372

Street avg £1,960

Above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 132 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Wern Fawr Lane — bus stop.

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FAQ

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