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15 OXFORD TERRACE

PONTYPOOL, FORGESIDE, TORFAEN NP4 9DF

2 beds 1 baths 73 m² Listed 3 Nov 2025 (-313d)

£110,000

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (NP4 9DF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 15 OXFORD TERRACE, PONTYPOOL, FORGESIDE, TORFAEN NP4 9DF |
| Price | £110,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Last sold | £110,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 30/11/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £1,038/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £26,950

### Recommendations
- B (£900 - £1,500)
- Q (£7,500 - £11,000)
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0793-3957-7202-2595-0200)

## Description

The spacious kitchen is a highlight, offering ample storage and enhanced by skylights that brighten the space. This is complemented by a well-appointed downstairs bathroom. At the rear, a charming courtyard garden provides a private outdoor space with convenient rear lane access, presenting the potential to create off-road parking.

Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized double bedrooms, each a blank canvas ready for your personal style. The property is ideally located in a historic, tranquil village, offering a peaceful lifestyle while being just a short drive from local shops, schools, and essential amenities. This home combines character, convenience, and potential, making it a truly appealing prospect.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/168948221/1340119) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/168948221/1340120) - EPC 1
- ![EPC 2](/listings/photos/168948221/1340121) - EPC 2

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 15 OXFORD TERRACE, FORGESIDE, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 9DF | £110,000 | 30/03/2026 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 CLAPHAM TERRACE, FORGESIDE, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 9DE | £140,500 | 15/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 1 UPPER GLANTORVAEN TERRACE, FORGE SIDE, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 9BX | £175,000 | 09/06/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 17 OXFORD TERRACE, FORGE SIDE, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 9DF | £166,000 | 17/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 4 MARTIN TERRACE, FORGE SIDE, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 9DP | £100,000 | 24/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 8 MARTIN TERRACE, FORGE SIDE, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 9DP | £85,000 | 15/07/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 3 OXFORD TERRACE, FORGE SIDE, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 9DF | £90,000 | 18/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 LOWER GLANTORVAEN TERRACE, FORGE SIDE, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 9BU | £104,000 | 16/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 17 E ROW, FORGE SIDE, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 9DQ | £90,000 | 12/11/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 17 OXFORD TERRACE, FORGE SIDE, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 9DF | £110,000 | 15/10/2021 | Terraced |
| 11 CLAPHAM TERRACE, FORGE SIDE, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 9DE | £101,000 | 23/09/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £122,000 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £113,643 (7 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £145,085 (59 Terraced, NP4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -24.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Torfaen). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £772/mo
- **Realistic:** £858/mo
- **Optimistic:** £944/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Upper Hill Street, NP4 | £800/mo | 2 | 0.75 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Rifle Street, NP4 | £795/mo | 2 | 0.79 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed End Terrace, Woodland St, NP4 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.83 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £815/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.73% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £100,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £80,000

*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 £800/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 8.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 11.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £262/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 9.8%

*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:** £1,507/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -3.4%
- **10y growth:** 45.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Torfaen; Terraced series; as of June 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 58.1%

## 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

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

73 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£110,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£1,507/m²

Local average

£145,085 (-24.2%)

Street crime

70 incidents within 1 mile (Jul 2026)

Key features

EM1157
NO CHAIN!!
QUIET LOCATION
REAR LANE ACCESS
NEW BOILER
OPEN LIVING DINER
SPACIOUS KITCHEN WITH SKY LIGHTS
DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM

Additional details

Parking: No parking
Garden: Yes

Description

Step into this inviting mid-terraced home in the heart of Forgeside, Blaenavon, a perfect opportunity for investors or first-time buyers, offered with no onward chain! You're welcomed by an entrance porch, which opens into a bright and airy open-plan living and dining area. Large window flood the space with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The spacious kitchen is a highlight, offering ample storage and enhanced by skylights that brighten the space. This is complemented by a well-appointed downstairs bathroom. At the rear, a charming courtyard garden provides a private outdoor space with convenient rear lane access, presenting the potential to create off-road parking.
Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized double bedrooms, each a blank canvas ready for your personal style. The property is ideally located in a historic, tranquil village, offering a peaceful lifestyle while being just a short drive from local shops, schools, and essential amenities. This home combines character, convenience, and potential, making it a truly appealing prospect.

Listed by

Wales

exp world uk limited

Reference: 168948221

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 01/12/2025

Expiry date: 30/11/2035

Current heating cost: £1,038/year

Potential heating cost: £834/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £26,950

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location is outside the imported HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygons.

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 2

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	30/03/2026 (5 months ago)	£110,000	—

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
5 CLAPHAM TERRACE, FORGESIDE, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 9DE	£140,500	15/12/2025	Terraced
1 UPPER GLANTORVAEN TERRACE, FORGE SIDE, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 9BX	£175,000	09/06/2023	Terraced
Same street 17 OXFORD TERRACE, FORGE SIDE, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 9DF	£166,000	17/04/2023	Terraced
4 MARTIN TERRACE, FORGE SIDE, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 9DP	£100,000	24/03/2023	Terraced
8 MARTIN TERRACE, FORGE SIDE, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 9DP	£85,000	15/07/2022	Terraced
Same street 3 OXFORD TERRACE, FORGE SIDE, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 9DF	£90,000	18/05/2022	Semi-detached
13 LOWER GLANTORVAEN TERRACE, FORGE SIDE, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 9BU	£104,000	16/02/2022	Terraced
17 E ROW, FORGE SIDE, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 9DQ	£90,000	12/11/2021	Terraced
Same street 17 OXFORD TERRACE, FORGE SIDE, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 9DF	£110,000	15/10/2021	Terraced
11 CLAPHAM TERRACE, FORGE SIDE, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 9DE	£101,000	23/09/2021	Terraced

Street average: £122,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £113,643 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -3.4%

10y growth 45.1%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Torfaen. Series: Terraced. As of June 2026.

1y (index) 2.2%

5y (index) 20.2%

10y (index) 58.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Torfaen. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £772/mo

Realistic £858/mo

Optimistic £944/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Torfaen.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View NP4 9DF

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Vin Sullivan	0.4 miles
Bus stop	Unknown	0.4 miles
Bus stop	Forgeside	0.4 miles
Shop	Cottonfield Embroidery and Print	0.4 miles
Train station	Blaenavon High Level	0.5 miles
Train station	Big Pit halt	0.5 miles
Hospital	Velindre@Nevill Hall Radiotherapy Unit	4.5 miles
Hospital	St Anne's Hospice	11.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	20
Violence and sexual offences	20
Criminal damage and arson	10
Public order	6
Other theft	4
Drugs	3
Vehicle crime	3
Burglary	2
Other crime	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	70

Within 1 mile during Jul 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
ST Illtyd's	Other	2.3 miles	— (No rating)
Ysgol Bryn Onnen	Other	2.4 miles	— (No rating)
Blaina Junior School	Other	2.5 miles	— (No rating)
Ystruth Primary	Other	2.5 miles	— (No rating)
Cwmcelyn Infants School	Other	2.5 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
2 Bed Terraced House, Upper Hill Street, NP4	£800/mo	2	0.75 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Rifle Street, NP4	£795/mo	2	0.79 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed End Terrace, Woodland St, NP4	£850/mo	2	0.83 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £815/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.73%

Max investor price (0.8%) £100,000

Target investor price (1%) £80,000

Gross yield 8.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 11.5×

Monthly cashflow £262/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 9.8%

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).