8 Orchid Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0RE is a freehold terraced property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 614 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £219,049 , which equates to approximately £357 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Oct 2024 for £215,000. Since then, the value has increased by £4,049, representing a 1.9% increase, or approximately 1.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £219,049 is:

  • 9.0% higher than the average property price on Orchid Close
  • 15.0% higher than the average in the CF3 0RE postcode area
  • and 35.0% lower than the average price for Cardiff as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 4 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 28 August 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£219,049
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£357
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 Orchid Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0RE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Aug 2024.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 26 Mar 2014. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CF3 0RE

8 th / 34
Price Rank
15% higher than average
17 th / 28
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
5 th / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CF3 0RE , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 28 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 17th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£219,049
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
18 Oct 2024
£215,000
Leasehold
+55.2 %
27 Feb 2017
£138,500
Leasehold
+10.8 %
23 May 2014
£124,950
Leasehold
+5 %
15 Jul 2005
£119,000
Leasehold
+28.6 %
25 Feb 2004
£92,500
Leasehold
+23.4 %
23 Dec 2002
£74,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 20 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £169,000
sale date: 26 Jun 2024
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 11 Mar 2024
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £163,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2018
rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 6 Jun 2018

Data Sources

The property at 8 Orchid Close, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0RE appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Oct 2024. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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