53 ERNEST STREET
MERTHYR TYDFIL, MERTHYR TYDFIL, MERTHYR TYDFIL CF47 0YP
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
96 m²
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£55,750 May 2004
Price per m²
£1,865/m²
Local average
£126,708 (+41.3%)
Street crime
176 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Beautiful family home
- Versatile loft area
- Rear garden with previous off-road parking
- Kitchen with garden access
- Well-presented throughout
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises)
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- On street
- Garden
- Back garden
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- Yes
- Required access
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
Description
This well-presented property is located on Ernest Street in Merthyr Tydfil, offering convenient access to Merthyr town centre along with the nearby train and bus stations, schools and a range of local amenities. Viewing highly recommended.
DESCRIPTION
This well-presented property is located on Ernest Street in Merthyr Tydfil, offering convenient access to Merthyr town centre along with the nearby train and bus stations, schools and a range of local amenities.
The home provides a welcoming hallway leading to the living room, kitchen and bathroom, all maintained to a good standard throughout.
Originally a four-bedroom layout, the first floor now offers three bedrooms, creating larger and more versatile spaces, with the added benefit of a useful loft area that provides further flexibility for storage or additional use.
To the rear of the property is an enclosed garden, which includes a former parking area that could potentially be reinstated subject to requirements.
This property is well suited to first-time buyers, families or those seeking an investment opportunity due to its convenient setting and adaptable accommodation.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER PETER ALAN NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
Listed by
Merthyr Tydfil
Peter Alan - Connells
Reference: 173680187
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 14/04/2026
Expiry date: 13/04/2036
Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,250
Recommendations
- Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£900 - £1,200)
- Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £179,000 | +221.1% |
| Sold | 27/05/2004 (22 years ago) | £55,750 | — |
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).
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
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).