Sold STC Semi-detached

3 MAES YR YSGOL

CARDIFF, RUMNEY, CARDIFF CF3 3NL

2 beds 1 baths 667 sq ft Listed 19 Jun 2025 (-348d)

£250,000

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# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CF3 3NL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 3 MAES YR YSGOL, CARDIFF, RUMNEY, CARDIFF CF3 3NL |
| Price | £250,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Floor area | 62 m² |
| Last sold | £250,000 Nov 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** A
- **Current heating cost:** £234/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £5,000

### Recommendations
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/3800-8337-0632-0201-3373)

## Description

Modern Two-Bedroom Home with Garden, Parking & Energy-Saving Features.

Looking for a stylish, energy-efficient home in a thriving new development? This beautifully designed two-bedroom property is the perfect blend of modern comfort and practical living.

Set on a recently built estate, this contemporary home boasts a sleek kitchen, convenient downstairs WC, and a bright, airy living room that opens directly onto the garden, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The outdoor space includes a decked area, perfect for summer evenings, and there's an allocated parking space at the rear for added convenience.

Upstairs, you'll find two well pre-portioned bedrooms and a well-appointed family bathroom, perfect for couples, young families, or professionals. With solar panels and an energy-efficient ground source heat pump, this home not only helps reduce your carbon footprint but also keeps energy bills in check.

Properties like this don’t stay on the market for long, arrange your viewing today and secure a modern, low-maintenance home with everything you need right on your doorstep.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/163552331/194439) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/163552331/194440) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL | £250,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 89 LLANDUDNO ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3PE | £195,000 | 31/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 31 TAI CAER CASTELL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3LQ | £295,000 | 19/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 43 TAI CAER CASTELL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3LQ | £295,000 | 14/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 5 HEOL TELERCH, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3LJ | £319,500 | 06/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 78 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL | £297,000 | 03/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 59 TAI CAE'R CASTELL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3LQ | £293,500 | 25/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 49 SOUTH VIEW DRIVE, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3LX | £265,000 | 22/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 62 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL | £292,000 | 08/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 57 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL | £250,000 | 08/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 29 BIDEFORD ROAD, LLANRUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 4EE | £190,000 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 78 WITLA COURT ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3LU | £200,000 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 70 WITLA COURT ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3LU | £272,000 | 06/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 74 WITLA COURT ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3LU | £285,000 | 10/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 24 BIDEFORD ROAD, LLANRUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 4EE | £225,000 | 14/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 37 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL | £335,000 | 20/12/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 39 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL | £340,000 | 13/12/2022 | Detached |
| 27 MONKSTONE RISE, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3LW | £365,000 | 13/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 41 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL | £435,000 | 12/12/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 46 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL | £345,000 | 12/12/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 51 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL | £330,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| 8 HEOL TELERCH, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3LJ | £270,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 WITLA COURT ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3LT | £225,000 | 29/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 35 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL | £332,000 | 21/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 8 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL | £340,000 | 16/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 36 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL | £325,000 | 08/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 33 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL | £335,000 | 07/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 38 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL | £350,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 42 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL | £340,000 | 03/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 40 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL | £425,000 | 02/11/2022 | Detached |
| 30 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL | £287,500 | 02/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 HEOL TELERCH, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3LJ | £270,000 | 01/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 23 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL | £320,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL | £285,000 | 03/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL | £277,500 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL | £265,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £338,067 (15 sales)
**Area average:** £270,000 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £266,840 (57 Semi-detached, CF3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -6.3%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cardiff). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,041/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,157/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,273/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Newport Road, CF3 | £975/mo | 2 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Newport Road, CF3 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Newport Road, CF3 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.5 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Rumney, CF3 | £875/mo | 2 | 0.7 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Pavaland Close, CF3 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.98 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Ireland Close, CF3 | £1,150/mo | 2 | 1.03 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Wyncliffe Gardens, CF23 | £1,150/mo | 2 | 1.15 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,086/mo (7 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.44% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £137,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £110,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,100/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-20/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.3%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,032/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 22.5%
- **10y growth:** 65.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cardiff; Semi-detached series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 24%
- **10y growth (index):** 48%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

62 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£250,000 Nov 2025

Price per m²

£4,032/m²

Local average

£266,840 (-6.3%)

Street crime

286 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Semi-detached
New Home
Great transport links
Allocated parking
Modern decor
Two bedrooms

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Modern Two-Bedroom Home with Garden, Parking & Energy-Saving Features.

Looking for a stylish, energy-efficient home in a thriving new development? This beautifully designed two-bedroom property is the perfect blend of modern comfort and practical living.

Set on a recently built estate, this contemporary home boasts a sleek kitchen, convenient downstairs WC, and a bright, airy living room that opens directly onto the garden, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The outdoor space includes a decked area, perfect for summer evenings, and there's an allocated parking space at the rear for added convenience.

Upstairs, you'll find two well pre-portioned bedrooms and a well-appointed family bathroom, perfect for couples, young families, or professionals. With solar panels and an energy-efficient ground source heat pump, this home not only helps reduce your carbon footprint but also keeps energy bills in check.

Properties like this don’t stay on the market for long, arrange your viewing today and secure a modern, low-maintenance home with everything you need right on your doorstep.

Listed by

Rumney

Spicerhaart

Reference: 163552331

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 07/07/2023

Current heating cost: £234/year

Potential heating cost: £234/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £5,000

Recommendations

Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	28/11/2025 (6 months ago)	£250,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
89 LLANDUDNO ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3PE	£195,000	31/03/2025	Semi-detached
31 TAI CAER CASTELL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3LQ	£295,000	19/12/2023	Semi-detached
43 TAI CAER CASTELL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3LQ	£295,000	14/12/2023	Semi-detached
5 HEOL TELERCH, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3LJ	£319,500	06/11/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 78 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL	£297,000	03/11/2023	Semi-detached
59 TAI CAE'R CASTELL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3LQ	£293,500	25/10/2023	Semi-detached
49 SOUTH VIEW DRIVE, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3LX	£265,000	22/09/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 62 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL	£292,000	08/08/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 57 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL	£250,000	08/08/2023	Terraced
29 BIDEFORD ROAD, LLANRUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 4EE	£190,000	14/07/2023	Semi-detached
78 WITLA COURT ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3LU	£200,000	14/07/2023	Semi-detached
70 WITLA COURT ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3LU	£272,000	06/07/2023	Semi-detached
74 WITLA COURT ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3LU	£285,000	10/05/2023	Semi-detached
24 BIDEFORD ROAD, LLANRUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 4EE	£225,000	14/04/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 37 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL	£335,000	20/12/2022	Detached
Same street 39 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL	£340,000	13/12/2022	Detached
27 MONKSTONE RISE, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3LW	£365,000	13/12/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 41 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL	£435,000	12/12/2022	Detached
Same street 46 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL	£345,000	12/12/2022	Detached
Same street 51 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL	£330,000	09/12/2022	Detached
8 HEOL TELERCH, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3LJ	£270,000	09/12/2022	Semi-detached
22 WITLA COURT ROAD, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3LT	£225,000	29/11/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 35 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL	£332,000	21/11/2022	Detached
Same street 8 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL	£340,000	16/11/2022	Detached
Same street 36 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL	£325,000	08/11/2022	Detached
Same street 33 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL	£335,000	07/11/2022	Detached
Same street 38 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL	£350,000	04/11/2022	Detached
Same street 42 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL	£340,000	03/11/2022	Detached
Same street 40 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL	£425,000	02/11/2022	Detached
30 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL	£287,500	02/11/2022	Semi-detached
10 HEOL TELERCH, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3LJ	£270,000	01/11/2022	Semi-detached
23 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL	£320,000	28/10/2022	Semi-detached
24 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL	£285,000	03/10/2022	Semi-detached
22 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL	£277,500	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
4 MAES YR YSGOL, RUMNEY, CARDIFF, CF3 3NL	£265,000	30/09/2022	Semi-detached

Street average: £338,067 (15 sales)

Area average: £270,000 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 22.5%

10y growth 65.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cardiff. Series: Semi-detached. As of February 2026.

1y (index) 2.7%

5y (index) 24%

10y (index) 48%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cardiff. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,041/mo

Realistic £1,157/mo

Optimistic £1,273/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cardiff.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CF3 3NL

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Taunton Crescent	0.2 miles
Shop	Countisbury Fruit Supply	0.3 miles
Shop	Iceland	0.3 miles
Hospital	Cardiff North Dialysis Unit	1.3 miles
Hospital	Spire Cardiff Hospital	1.5 miles
University	Cardiff University	1.7 miles
University	Cardiff Metropolitan University - Cyncoed Campus	1.8 miles
Train station	Heath High Level	2.7 miles
Train station	Heath Low Level	2.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	108
Shoplifting	47
Anti-social behaviour	32
Public order	18
Criminal damage and arson	17
Vehicle crime	17
Other theft	12
Drugs	11
Burglary	9
Possession of weapons	8
Other crime	6
Robbery	1
Total incidents	286

Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Eastern High	Other	0.1 miles	— (No rating)
St Illtyds R.C. High School	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
Greenway Primary School	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
Bryn Hafod Primary School	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
Ysgol Pen Y Pil	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
2 Bed Flat, Newport Road, CF3	£975/mo	2	0.3 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Newport Road, CF3	£1,100/mo	2	0.3 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Newport Road, CF3	£1,250/mo	2	0.5 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Rumney, CF3	£875/mo	2	0.7 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Pavaland Close, CF3	£1,100/mo	2	0.98 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Ireland Close, CF3	£1,150/mo	2	1.03 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Wyncliffe Gardens, CF23	£1,150/mo	2	1.15 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,086/mo (7 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.44%

Max investor price (0.8%) £137,500

Target investor price (1%) £110,000

Gross yield 5.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 18.9×

Monthly cashflow £-20/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -0.3%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).

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