Sold STC Terraced

15A

CAROLINE STREET, NEWPORT, NEWPORT NP20 1EQ

3 beds 1 baths 78 m² Listed 21 Aug 2024 (-710d)

£150,000

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (NP20 1EQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 15A, CAROLINE STREET, NEWPORT, NEWPORT NP20 1EQ |
| Price | £150,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £158,000 Mar 2025 |

## Description

GUIDE PRICE £150,000 - £160,000

Number One Agent, Adam Darlow would like to offer this three-bedroom, mid-terrace property for sale in Newport.

Located just outside Newport, this family home is well positioned offering fantastic road and rail links for those commuting. Newport has a busy high street with an array of retail stores, cafes and restaurants, with the addition of Newport Market and Friars Walk. Nearby schooling makes this a great option for a family.

On the ground floor there is a living room to the front of the property and a dining room to the rear. Beyond there is a practical kitchen with an integrated oven and four-ring electric hob, and a WC next to the rear door opening to an enclosed courtyard garden. On street parking can be found to the fore.

To the first floor there are three bedrooms, all of which can accommodate a double bed. The spacious bathroom can be found from the landing with a bath suite and overhead shower.

Agent Note: The owner has advised the property is in a conservation area.

Council Tax Band C

All services and mains water are connected to the property.

Measurements:

Living Room: 3.1m x 3.3m

Dining Room: 3.4m x 3.2m

Kitchen: 2.7m x 3.5m

Bedroom 1: 2.7m x 3.5m

Bedroom 2: 2.3m x 3.3m

Bedroom 3: 1.8m x 3.3m

Bathroom: 2.5m x 2.3m

EPC Rating: D

## Property Photos

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- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/151584602/1628079) - Kitchen
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/151584602/1628080) - Dining Room
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/151584602/1628081) - Dining Room
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/151584602/1628082) - Living Room
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/151584602/1628083) - Living Room
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/151584602/1628084) - Living Room
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- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/151584602/1628087) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/151584602/1628088) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/151584602/1628089) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/151584602/1628090) - Bedroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/151584602/1628091) - Bathroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/151584602/1628092) - Bathroom
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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/151584602/1628095) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #1532375
- **Address:** 15a Caroline Street, Newport, NP20 1EQ
- **Certificate Issued:** 08/03/2004
- **Work Completed:** 28/01/2004
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 15A CAROLINE STREET, NEWPORT, NP20 1EQ | £158,000 | 28/03/2025 | Terraced |
| 15A CAROLINE STREET, NEWPORT, NP20 1EQ | £50,000 | 16/11/2012 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 EBENEZER TERRACE, NEWPORT, NP20 1ET | £195,000 | 12/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 2 MELLON STREET, NEWPORT, NP20 1EP | £165,000 | 12/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 24 EBENEZER TERRACE, NEWPORT, NP20 1ET | £112,500 | 21/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 36 EMLYN STREET, NEWPORT, NP20 1EU | £110,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 40 MELLON STREET, NEWPORT, NP20 1EP | £120,000 | 01/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 MELLON STREET, NEWPORT, NP20 1EP | £80,000 | 30/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 143 LOWER DOCK STREET, NEWPORT, NP20 1EE | £95,000 | 17/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 9 EBENEZER TERRACE, NEWPORT, NP20 1ET | £103,000 | 21/12/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 15B CAROLINE STREET, NEWPORT, NP20 1EQ | £135,000 | 02/11/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £135,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £122,563 (8 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £188,373 (78 Terraced, NP20, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -20.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £859/mo
- **Realistic:** £954/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,049/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 Semi-Detached House, Bolton Street, NP20 | £1,450/mo | 3 | 0.89 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Agincourt St, NP20 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 0.98 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Cardiff Road, NP20 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 1.1 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Spring St, NP20 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 1.12 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,288/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.85% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £159,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £127,500

*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 £1,275/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 10.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 9.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £532/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 14.7%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 25.4%
- **10y growth:** 58%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Newport; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 6.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 72.6%

## 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

78 m²

Council tax band

Last sold

£158,000 Mar 2025

Local average

£188,373 (-20.4%)

Street crime

915 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Electric
Garden: Private garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

GUIDE PRICE £150,000 - £160,000
Number One Agent, Adam Darlow would like to offer this three-bedroom, mid-terrace property for sale in Newport.
Located just outside Newport, this family home is well positioned offering fantastic road and rail links for those commuting. Newport has a busy high street with an array of retail stores, cafes and restaurants, with the addition of Newport Market and Friars Walk. Nearby schooling makes this a great option for a family.
On the ground floor there is a living room to the front of the property and a dining room to the rear. Beyond there is a practical kitchen with an integrated oven and four-ring electric hob, and a WC next to the rear door opening to an enclosed courtyard garden. On street parking can be found to the fore.
To the first floor there are three bedrooms, all of which can accommodate a double bed. The spacious bathroom can be found from the landing with a bath suite and overhead shower.
Agent Note: The owner has advised the property is in a conservation area.
Council Tax Band C
All services and mains water are connected to the property.
Measurements:
Living Room: 3.1m x 3.3m
Dining Room: 3.4m x 3.2m
Kitchen: 2.7m x 3.5m
Bedroom 1: 2.7m x 3.5m
Bedroom 2: 2.3m x 3.3m
Bedroom 3: 1.8m x 3.3m
Bathroom: 2.5m x 2.3m
EPC Rating: D

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Reference: 151584602

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #1532375

Property Details

Street: 15a Caroline Street

Town: Newport

Postcode: NP20 1EQ

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 08/03/2004

Work Completed: 28/01/2004

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

216% since 2012

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	28/03/2025 (1 year ago)	£158,000	+216%
Sold	16/11/2012 (13 years ago)	£50,000	—

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
8 EBENEZER TERRACE, NEWPORT, NP20 1ET	£195,000	12/12/2025	Terraced
2 MELLON STREET, NEWPORT, NP20 1EP	£165,000	12/05/2023	Terraced
24 EBENEZER TERRACE, NEWPORT, NP20 1ET	£112,500	21/03/2023	Terraced
36 EMLYN STREET, NEWPORT, NP20 1EU	£110,000	29/04/2022	Terraced
40 MELLON STREET, NEWPORT, NP20 1EP	£120,000	01/04/2022	Terraced
14 MELLON STREET, NEWPORT, NP20 1EP	£80,000	30/03/2022	Terraced
143 LOWER DOCK STREET, NEWPORT, NP20 1EE	£95,000	17/03/2022	Terraced
9 EBENEZER TERRACE, NEWPORT, NP20 1ET	£103,000	21/12/2021	Terraced
Same street 15B CAROLINE STREET, NEWPORT, NP20 1EQ	£135,000	02/11/2021	Flat

Street average: £135,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £122,563 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 25.4%

10y growth 58%

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

1y (index) 6.3%

5y (index) 24.8%

10y (index) 72.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £859/mo

Realistic £954/mo

Optimistic £1,049/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Newport.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View NP20 1EQ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Nick Godsall Car Services	0.0 miles
Shop	Pegasus Whirlpool Baths	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Kingsway Centre	0.1 miles
Hospital	Minor Injuries Unit	0.4 miles
Train station	Newport	0.5 miles
Train station	Pye Corner	2.2 miles
Hospital	St Anne's Hospice	2.4 miles
University	University of South Wales	8.0 miles
University	Cardiff Metropolitan University	10.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	294
Anti-social behaviour	196
Shoplifting	83
Public order	75
Criminal damage and arson	66
Vehicle crime	50
Burglary	40
Other theft	36
Other crime	25
Drugs	23
Robbery	10
Possession of weapons	9
Theft from the person	7
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	915

Within 1 mile during May 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
Maindee C.P. School	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
St Woolos Primary School	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
Pillgwenlly C.P. School	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
Sporting Chance	Other	0.6 miles	— (No rating)
St Mary's R.C. Primary School	Other	0.6 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 Semi-Detached House, Bolton Street, NP20	£1,450/mo	3	0.89 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Agincourt St, NP20	£1,150/mo	3	0.98 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Cardiff Road, NP20	£1,300/mo	3	1.1 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Spring St, NP20	£1,250/mo	3	1.12 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,288/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.85%

Max investor price (0.8%) £159,375

Target investor price (1%) £127,500

Gross yield 10.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 9.8×

Monthly cashflow £532/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 14.7%

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).