What kind of home is 22 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW?

22 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 22 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW?

22 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW last sold for £370,000 in January 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 22 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW?

The current EPC rating for 22 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in February 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 22 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW?

22 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW has a recorded floor area of 183 m² (1,970 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 53% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CF3 5SW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 22 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW use?

The latest EPC at 22 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 22 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW?

22 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 22 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW in?

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

How safe is the area around 22 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW?

Police records around 22 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.

How well connected is 22 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW?

The closest bus stop to 22 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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22 Melrose Close, Old St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 5SW

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

183 m²

1970 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 22 Melrose Close

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

22 Melrose Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Old St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF3 5SW). It has a recorded floor area of 183 m² (around 1970 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 183 m² the property is well over the postcode median (120 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Today's modelled estimate of £464,000 is 25.4% above the 2020 sale price. Last sale on file: £370,000 in January 2020.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2019

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromD59toC74

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Melrose Close, Old St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 5SW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Melrose Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£464,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£370,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 January 2020Most recent
£370,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF3 5SW: £275,000 (2024–2017).

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.

EPC Rating for 22 Melrose Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,022

Street avg £1,992

On par

Floor Area

183 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

On par

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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.

£444k

1 Clos Hendre Gadno, Old St Mellons

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1 Courtenay Close, Old St Mellons

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4 bed2 bath

£426k

1 Chapel Row Lane, Old St Mellons

CF3 5ST

3 bed

£274k

1 Brendon Close, Llanrumney

CF3 5RJ

3 bed1 bath

£265k

1 Axbridge Crescent, Llanrumney

CF3 5TJ

3 bed

£196k

1 Banwell Place, Llanrumney

CF3 5SH

3 bed

£195k

1 Bronte Close, Llanrumney

CF3 5PN

3 bed

£150k

1 Bluebell Drive

CF3 5RA

3 bed

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

Wern Fawr Lane — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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