What kind of home is 6 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW?

6 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 6 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW sell for?

6 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW last sold for £282,200 in April 2026. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £161,000 in June 2011. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 6 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 2011 and April 2026, 6 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW rose from £161,000 to £282,200, a change of £121,200. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 6 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW?

The current EPC rating for 6 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW?

6 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 34% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CF3 5SW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW use?

The latest EPC at 6 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW?

6 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW is in council tax band D.

Which area is 6 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW in?

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

Is 6 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW in a safe area?

Police records around 6 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW 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.

How well connected is 6 Melrose Close, CF3 5SW?

The closest bus stop to 6 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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6 Melrose Close, Old St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 5SW

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 6 Melrose Close

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

6 Melrose Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Old St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF3 5SW). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was April 2026 at £282,200 — fresh data. At 79 m² it sits well below the postcode median (120 m² across 15 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). Across 2011–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£332/sq ft) was about 90.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Outside

GarageYes
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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Oct 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

43%73%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Melrose Close, Old St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 5SW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 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.

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

Current estimate

£285,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£282,200

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

12 April 2026Most recent
£282,200
+61.3%over 11 years
15 September 2014
£174,999
+8.7%over 3 years
23 June 2011
£161,000

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

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On the street

Versus other Melrose Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 6 Melrose Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,572

Street avg £2,043

Strongly above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

242/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Wern Fawr Lane — bus stop.

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