Sold STC Terraced

52 ERNEST STREET

MERTHYR TYDFIL, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF CF47 0YP

2 beds 1 baths 1,076 sq ft Listed 13 Feb 2023 (-1221d)

£120,000

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (CF47 0YP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 52 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF CF47 0YP |
| Price | £120,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 100 m² |
| Last sold | £110,000 Sep 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 05/10/2032
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £26,525

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£25)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0564-3920-0200-1382-9200)

## Description

The property comprises Entrance Vestibule, a hallway with stairs providing access to the first floor, a lounge/dining room, a  spacious kitchen, a dining room, and a W/C. First floor: landing, two (previously three) bedrooms, and a large bathroom with shower cubicle. Enclosed rear garden with rear lane access. Early viewings are recommended.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![52 Ernest Street, Merthyr Tydfil](/listings/photos/131661359/684719) - 52 Ernest Street, Merthyr Tydfil

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE](/listings/photos/131661359/684722) - EE
- ![EI](/listings/photos/131661359/684728) - EI

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #7023577
- **Address:** 52 Ernest Street, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/12/2009
- **Work Completed:** 19/10/2009
- **Items:** 3 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 52 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF47 0YP | £110,000 | 29/09/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP | £175,000 | 24/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 48 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP | £165,000 | 17/10/2025 | Terraced |
| 10 HIGHLAND VIEW, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0RB | £102,000 | 10/04/2025 | Terraced |
| 31 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP | £140,000 | 03/02/2025 | Terraced |
| 6 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP | £125,000 | 16/12/2024 | Terraced |
| 3 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP | £162,000 | 09/05/2024 | Terraced |
| 46 CLARE STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YL | £140,000 | 15/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 30 MARY STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0RA | £100,000 | 10/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 6 RAILWAY TERRACE, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YB | £70,000 | 27/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 7 DYKE STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0RS | £106,000 | 18/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 7 HIGHLAND VIEW, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0RB | £140,000 | 18/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 6 HAMPTON STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0RR | £110,000 | 11/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 5 HAMPTON STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0RR | £71,000 | 16/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 12 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP | £105,000 | 26/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 37 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP | £154,500 | 11/01/2023 | Terraced |
| 2 REES STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0RF | £130,000 | 20/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 LINCOLN TERRACE, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0TU | £92,500 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 29 CLARE STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YN | £120,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 54 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP | £135,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 34 PLYMOUTH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0TT | £96,000 | 07/10/2022 | Terraced |

**Area average:** £121,950 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £126,708 (32 Terraced, CF47, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -5.3%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £679/mo
- **Realistic:** £754/mo
- **Optimistic:** £829/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.63% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £94,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £75,400

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,200/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 28.5%
- **10y growth:** 58.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Merthyr Tydfil; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 72.8%

## 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

100 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£110,000 Sep 2023

Price per m²

£1,200/m²

Local average

£126,708 (-5.3%)

Street crime

176 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Double Extension
Kitchen/Dining Room
Large Bathroom With 5 Piece Suite
W/C To Ground Floor
No Chain

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

With no ongoing chain. Spacious extended two bedroom (previously three bedroom) property with kitchen/diner, large bathroom with 5 piece suite, and a downstairs W/C is offered for sale in a popular location, with easy access to Merthyr Tydfils Town Centre.

The property comprises Entrance Vestibule, a hallway with stairs providing access to the first floor, a lounge/dining room, a spacious kitchen, a dining room, and a W/C. First floor: landing, two (previously three) bedrooms, and a large bathroom with shower cubicle. Enclosed rear garden with rear lane access. Early viewings are recommended.

Listed by

Merthyr Tydfil

Walker and Lewis Estate Agents Ltd

Reference: 131661359

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 06/10/2022

Expiry date: 05/10/2032

Est. upgrade cost to C: £26,525

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£25)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

52 Ernest Street, Merthyr Tydfil

EPC Graphs

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #7023577

Property Details

Street: 52 Ernest Street

Town: MERTHYR TYDFIL

Postcode: CF47 0YP

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 15/12/2009

Work Completed: 19/10/2009

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	29/09/2023 (2 years ago)	£110,000	—

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
1 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP	£175,000	24/11/2025	Terraced
48 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP	£165,000	17/10/2025	Terraced
10 HIGHLAND VIEW, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0RB	£102,000	10/04/2025	Terraced
31 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP	£140,000	03/02/2025	Terraced
6 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP	£125,000	16/12/2024	Terraced
3 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP	£162,000	09/05/2024	Terraced
46 CLARE STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YL	£140,000	15/12/2023	Terraced
30 MARY STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0RA	£100,000	10/11/2023	Terraced
6 RAILWAY TERRACE, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YB	£70,000	27/10/2023	Terraced
7 DYKE STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0RS	£106,000	18/08/2023	Terraced
7 HIGHLAND VIEW, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0RB	£140,000	18/08/2023	Terraced
6 HAMPTON STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0RR	£110,000	11/08/2023	Terraced
5 HAMPTON STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0RR	£71,000	16/06/2023	Terraced
12 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP	£105,000	26/05/2023	Terraced
37 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP	£154,500	11/01/2023	Terraced
2 REES STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0RF	£130,000	20/12/2022	Terraced
2 LINCOLN TERRACE, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0TU	£92,500	11/11/2022	Terraced
29 CLARE STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YN	£120,000	11/11/2022	Terraced
54 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP	£135,000	28/10/2022	Terraced
34 PLYMOUTH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0TT	£96,000	07/10/2022	Terraced

Area average: £121,950 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 28.5%

10y growth 58.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Merthyr Tydfil. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3.5%

5y (index) 24.2%

10y (index) 72.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £679/mo

Realistic £754/mo

Optimistic £829/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Merthyr Tydfil.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CF47 0YP

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Merthyr Tydfil Warlow Street	0.1 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.3 miles
Train station	Merthyr Tydfil	0.4 miles
Shop	The Salvation Army	0.4 miles
Train station	Pentre-bach	1.1 miles
Hospital	Ysbyty Cwm Cynon	3.7 miles
Hospital	Priory Hospital Ty Cwm Rhondda	7.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	55
Shoplifting	42
Public order	22
Anti-social behaviour	18
Criminal damage and arson	9
Other theft	9
Drugs	7
Vehicle crime	7
Other crime	3
Burglary	2
Bicycle theft	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	176

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Caedraw Primary School	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
Twynrodyn Community School	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
Twynyrodyn Junior School	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
Twynyrodyn Infants School	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
Cyfarthfa High School	Other	0.7 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.63%

Max investor price (0.8%) £94,250

Target investor price (1%) £75,400

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).