# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (CF47 0YP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 53 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, MERTHYR TYDFIL, MERTHYR TYDFIL CF47 0YP | | Price | £179,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 96 m² | | Last sold | £55,750 May 2004 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 13/04/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £1,230/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,250 ### Recommendations - A2 (£900 - £1,200) - B (£900 - £1,500) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/6236-1124-2600-0454-1292) ## Description **SUMMARY** 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173680187/684815) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173680187/684816) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173680187/684818) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173680187/684820) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173680187/684821) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173680187/684822) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173680187/684823) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173680187/684826) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173680187/684827) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173680187/684828) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173680187/684830) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173680187/684831) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173680187/684832) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173680187/684834) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173680187/684836) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173680187/684837) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173680187/684838) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173680187/684839) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173680187/684840) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173680187/684841) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/173680187/684842) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/173680187/684845) - EPC ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 53 ERNEST STREET, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF47 0YP | £55,750 | 27/05/2004 | 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:** +41.3% ## 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 ## 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)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.5% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £112,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £90,000 *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 £900/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 16.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £80/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.9% *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:** £1,865/m² ## 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)