What type of property is 17 Ruperra Close, CF3 6HX?

17 Ruperra Close, CF3 6HX is a 4-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 17 Ruperra Close, CF3 6HX?

17 Ruperra Close, CF3 6HX last sold for £470,000 in December 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £155,000 in May 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Ruperra Close, CF3 6HX appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 1996 and December 2014, 17 Ruperra Close, CF3 6HX rose from £155,000 to £470,000, a change of £315,000. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Ruperra Close, CF3 6HX?

The current EPC rating for 17 Ruperra Close, CF3 6HX is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Ruperra Close, CF3 6HX?

17 Ruperra Close, CF3 6HX has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (1,604 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CF3 6HX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Ruperra Close, CF3 6HX heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Ruperra Close, CF3 6HX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Ruperra Close, CF3 6HX?

17 Ruperra Close, CF3 6HX is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 17 Ruperra Close, CF3 6HX located?

17 Ruperra Close, CF3 6HX sits in Old St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff. It falls within the CF3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 17 Ruperra Close, CF3 6HX?

Police records around 17 Ruperra Close, CF3 6HX 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 17 Ruperra Close, CF3 6HX?

The closest bus stop to 17 Ruperra Close, CF3 6HX is Tyrwinch Road, 254m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Ruperra Close, Old St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 6HX

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

149 m²

1604 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 17 Ruperra Close

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

17 Ruperra Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Old St. Mellons, Cardiff, Cardiff (CF3 6HX). It has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (around 1604 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in December 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 1996–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £638,000 is 35.7% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£293/sq ft) was about 98.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in December 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2015from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromD56toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

11%71%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2026from Aug 2015

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (45 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Ruperra Close, Old St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 6HX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Ruperra Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

17 Ruperra Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£638,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£470,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

5 December 2014Most recent
£470,000
+88.0%over 12 years
15 November 2002
£249,950
+61.3%over 6 years
16 May 1996
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF3 6HX: £680,000 (2026–2020).

Nearby sales in CF3 6HX

On the street

Versus other Ruperra Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 17 Ruperra Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,154

Street avg £2,912

Above

Floor Area

149 m²

Street avg 204 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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

0.3 km

Tyrwinch Road — bus stop.

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FAQ

Common questions

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