Sold Terraced

8 ERNEST STREET

MERTHYR TYDFIL, MERTHYR TYDFIL CF47 0YP

2 beds Listed 23 Mar 2014 (-4474d)

£84,950

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

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 8 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, MERTHYR TYDFIL CF47 0YP |
| Price | £84,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £81,000 Jul 2014 |

## Description

PURCHASE FROM AS LITTLE AS 5% DEPOSIT.

**Entrance Hall**

Entrance via glass panelled door into Hall. Access to reception room. Stairs to upper floor. Radiator with cover.

**Lounge**

23' 6'' x 11' 5'' (7.18m x 3.5m) Pleasantly presented living room served by front facing window & rear patio doors to garden. Smooth ceiling with coving border, emulsioned walls plus contemporary patterned papered wall, carpet flooring. Under stairs storage. 2 radiators. Access at rear into :

**Kitchen**

22' 9'' x 9' 1'' (6.95m x 2.79m) Side facing window & door to rear garden. Part emulsioned  / part tiled walls, wood effect vinyl flooring. Range of fitted units with complementary work surfaces and surround tiling. Built in oven & hob. Sink & drainer. Space for appliances. Radiator. Patio doors at rear to garden.

**Stairs / Landing**

Access to bedrooms & bathroom.

**Bedroom 1**

15' 2'' x 12' 4'' (4.64m x 3.78m) Two front facing windows. Smooth ceiling, part emulsioned / part papered walls, carpeted. Built in wardrobes. Radiator.

**Bedroom 2**

9' 7'' x 9' 3'' (2.94m x 2.84m) Rear facing window. Smooth ceiling, emulsioned walls, laminate flooring. Loft access. Radiator.

**Bathroom**

Obscure glazed side facing window. Tongue & groove ceiling, tiled walls, tile effect laminate flooring. Suite comprising : side panelled bath with shower attachment, separate shower cubicle, pedestal hand basin, low level wc. Radiator.

**Rear Garden**

Enclosed rear garden laid as paved patio. Rear lane access.

## Property Photos

- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/29733117/684806) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/29733117/684810) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/29733117/684819) - Lounge
- ![Kitchen / Diner](/listings/photos/29733117/684833) - Kitchen / Diner
- ![Kitchen / Diner](/listings/photos/29733117/684843) - Kitchen / Diner
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/29733117/684847) - Hallway
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/29733117/684849) - Bathroom
- ![EPC](/listings/photos/29733117/684855) - EPC

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/29733117/684859) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP | £81,000 | 07/07/2014 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 1 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP | £175,000 | 24/11/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 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 |
| [Same street] 31 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP | £140,000 | 03/02/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 6 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP | £125,000 | 16/12/2024 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 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 |
| [Same street] 52 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF47 0YP | £110,000 | 29/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 7 HIGHLAND VIEW, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0RB | £140,000 | 18/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 7 DYKE STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0RS | £106,000 | 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 |
| [Same street] 12 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP | £105,000 | 26/05/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 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 |
| [Same street] 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 |
| 4 FAIRVIEW TERRACE, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0RL | £160,000 | 29/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 32 PLYMOUTH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0TT | £70,000 | 28/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 2A LINCOLN TERRACE, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0TU | £83,500 | 21/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 DYKE STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0RS | £118,000 | 08/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 RAILWAY TERRACE, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YB | £85,000 | 30/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 39 CLARE STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YN | £85,000 | 15/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 31 PLYMOUTH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0TT | £78,000 | 09/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 28 CLARE STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YN | £105,000 | 31/05/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 48 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP | £142,000 | 15/12/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 4 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP | £100,000 | 12/10/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 37 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP | £105,000 | 02/08/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 13 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP | £130,000 | 25/06/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £134,500 (13 sales)
**Area average:** £103,100 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £126,708 (32 Terraced, CF47, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -33%

## 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:** 0.89% (okay)
- **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.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 45.9%
- **10y growth:** 58.8%

## 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

Last sold

£81,000 Jul 2014

Local average

£126,708 (-33%)

Street crime

176 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Spacious Lounge
Kitchen / Diner
Two Bedrooms
Upstairs Bathroom
Ideal for First Time Buyer
Enclosed Rear Garden with Lane Access
UPVC Throughout & Gas C/H
EPC - D

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

MORE PHOTOS TO FOLLOW. Within walking distance to town location, we offer for sale this well presented mid terrace property that would be ideal for a first time buyer. Of good size the property comprises; Spacious Lounge, Kitchen / Diner, Two Bedrooms & Upstairs Family Bathroom. Double glazed throughout. Outside is an enclosed patio with rear lane access. Early viewings recommended to avoid disappointment.
PURCHASE FROM AS LITTLE AS 5% DEPOSIT.
Entrance Hall
Entrance via glass panelled door into Hall. Access to reception room. Stairs to upper floor. Radiator with cover.
Lounge
23' 6'' x 11' 5'' (7.18m x 3.5m) Pleasantly presented living room served by front facing window & rear patio doors to garden. Smooth ceiling with coving border, emulsioned walls plus contemporary patterned papered wall, carpet flooring. Under stairs storage. 2 radiators. Access at rear into :
Kitchen
22' 9'' x 9' 1'' (6.95m x 2.79m) Side facing window & door to rear garden. Part emulsioned / part tiled walls, wood effect vinyl flooring. Range of fitted units with complementary work surfaces and surround tiling. Built in oven & hob. Sink & drainer. Space for appliances. Radiator. Patio doors at rear to garden.
Stairs / Landing
Access to bedrooms & bathroom.
Bedroom 1
15' 2'' x 12' 4'' (4.64m x 3.78m) Two front facing windows. Smooth ceiling, part emulsioned / part papered walls, carpeted. Built in wardrobes. Radiator.
Bedroom 2
9' 7'' x 9' 3'' (2.94m x 2.84m) Rear facing window. Smooth ceiling, emulsioned walls, laminate flooring. Loft access. Radiator.
Bathroom
Obscure glazed side facing window. Tongue & groove ceiling, tiled walls, tile effect laminate flooring. Suite comprising : side panelled bath with shower attachment, separate shower cubicle, pedestal hand basin, low level wc. Radiator.
Rear Garden
Enclosed rear garden laid as paved patio. Rear lane access.

Listed by

Merthyr Tydfil

Weathersby Sales & Lettings

Reference: 29733117

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	07/07/2014 (11 years ago)	£81,000	—

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
Same street 1 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP	£175,000	24/11/2025	Terraced
Same street 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
Same street 31 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP	£140,000	03/02/2025	Terraced
Same street 6 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP	£125,000	16/12/2024	Terraced
Same street 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
Same street 52 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, CF47 0YP	£110,000	29/09/2023	Terraced
7 HIGHLAND VIEW, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0RB	£140,000	18/08/2023	Terraced
7 DYKE STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0RS	£106,000	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
Same street 12 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP	£105,000	26/05/2023	Terraced
Same street 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
Same street 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
4 FAIRVIEW TERRACE, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0RL	£160,000	29/09/2022	Terraced
32 PLYMOUTH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0TT	£70,000	28/09/2022	Terraced
2A LINCOLN TERRACE, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0TU	£83,500	21/07/2022	Terraced
12 DYKE STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0RS	£118,000	08/07/2022	Terraced
14 RAILWAY TERRACE, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YB	£85,000	30/06/2022	Terraced
39 CLARE STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YN	£85,000	15/06/2022	Terraced
31 PLYMOUTH STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0TT	£78,000	09/06/2022	Terraced
28 CLARE STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YN	£105,000	31/05/2022	Terraced
Same street 48 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP	£142,000	15/12/2021	Terraced
Same street 4 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP	£100,000	12/10/2021	Terraced
Same street 37 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP	£105,000	02/08/2021	Terraced
Same street 13 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP	£130,000	25/06/2021	Terraced

Street average: £134,500 (13 sales)

Area average: £103,100 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 45.9%

10y growth 58.8%

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 0.89%

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).