48 ERNEST STREET
MERTHYR TYDFIL, MERTHYR TYDFIL CF47 0YP
£179,950
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
79 m²
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£165,000 Oct 2025
Price per m²
£2,278/m²
Local average
£126,708 (+42%)
Street crime
176 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- WELL PRESENTED & FINISHED MIDDLE TERRACED HOUSE
- SITUATED IN SOUGHT AFTER SIDE STREET LOCATION
- SHORT DISTANCE OF TOWN CENTRE & TRANSPORT LINKS
- SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM - DINING ROOM
- LOW MAINTENANCE REAR PATIO GARDEN
- 3 BEDROOMS
- IDEAL FIRST TIME PURCHASE OR FAMILY HOME
- COUNCIL TAX BAND B
- AWAITING ENERGY RATING
Additional details
- Garden
- Yes
Description
many amenities all within walking distance. This is a 3 bedroom property with a large lounge/dining room and a modern fitted kitchen - outside there is a low maintenance rear patio garden and rear lane access. Viewing is highly recommended on this Ideal first time purchase or Family home!
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALL
Composite glass panel internal entrance door, storage/cloaks cupboard, double glass panelled internal door.
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM 6.7m x 3.7m
Laminate flooring, coving to ceiling, French doors leading to rear garden, feature oak staircase with glass
balustrade.
KITCHEN 2.6m x 2.6m
Modern fitted units, tiled floor, gas hob, electric oven, stainless steel cooker extractor hood, stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, plumbing for dishwasher.
FIRST FLOOR
NUMBER 1 BEDROOM 3.6m x 2.9m
Laminate flooring.
NUMBER 2 BEDROOM 2.9m x 2.7m
Laminate flooring, cupboard/wardrobe built in.
NUMBER 3 BEDROOM 2.9m x 2.6m
Laminate flooring.
BATHROOM/W.C.
White suite, mixer shower fitment, chrome towel radiator.
OUTSIDE
Low maintenance rear patio garden, enclosed with boundary walls , rear gate to lane.
SERVICES
All Main Services. Gas Central Heating. Combination boiler. UPVC Double Glazing.
Note Central heating, services & appliances not tested by this office.
TENURE
Advised Freehold.
COUNCIL TAX BAND B
Listed by
Merthyr Tydfil
Derek B Phillips
Reference: 162297758
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 29/05/2025
Expiry date: 28/05/2035
Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,920
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
EPC Graphs
EPC
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #8683988
Property Details
Street: 48 Ernest Street
Town: MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode: CF47 0YP
Installation Details
Items: 6 windows and 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 20/02/2012
Work Completed: 30/01/2012
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
56% since 2013
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 17/10/2025 (8 months ago) | £165,000 | +16.2% |
| Sold | 15/12/2021 (4 years ago) | £142,000 | +34% |
| Sold | 10/05/2013 (13 years ago) | £106,000 | — |
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 |
| 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 |
| 29 CLARE STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YN | £120,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 LINCOLN TERRACE, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0TU | £92,500 | 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 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: £131,045 (11 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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Merthyr Tydfil. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Merthyr Tydfil. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Merthyr Tydfil.
Location
Address
Ernest Street
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Court Terrace, CF47 | £725/mo | 3 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Eastfield Place, CF47 | £900/mo | 3 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 | £900/mo | 3 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £842/mo (3 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).