Energy Performance Certificate
3 New Road, Rumney
CF3 3AA
CARDIFF
Current
C
74
Potential
B
83
At a Glance
About This Property
This semi-detached house is located in CARDIFF, CF3 3AA. The property offers 120m² (1292 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (83/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1303, comprising £952 for heating, £208 for hot water, and £143 for lighting. The property produces 3.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in February 2025 for £325,000.
How Does 3 New Road Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this CARDIFF property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1303 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. The 120m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 3.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.
Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the CF3 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs CARDIFF
vs CF3
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 40% nationally
Energy Costs: £685/year more than the CARDIFF average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 13 May 2024
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Property Information
Full Address
3 New Road
Rumney
CF3 3AA
CARDIFF
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Floor Area
120.0 m²
5.0 total rooms
5.0 heated
Tenure
Owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
74 / 100
Potential: 83
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 tonnes/year
26 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
149 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
13 May 2024
marketed sale
About CARDIFF
CARDIFF is situated in Cardiff, Wales. Properties in CARDIFF have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). Heating costs are £334 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CF3 postcode district contains over 15900 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the CARDIFF area.
Location & Nearby Area
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Property Sale History
£325,000
20 February 2025
Type: Semi-Detached
Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£952.0/yr
Hot Water
£208.0/yr
Save £62/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£143.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas (not community)
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Kewstoke Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2018
Worlebury St Pauls Church School
PrimaryChrist Church Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2023
Mary Elton Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2020
Walliscote Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2022
St John the Evangelist Church School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2019
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
PrimaryMilton Park Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2022
About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.
Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 500 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.
Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.
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Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.