Sold Semi-detached

240 MILL HEATH

NEWPORT, BETTWS, NEWPORT NP20 7RD

3 beds 2 baths 106 m² Listed 28 Jul 2025 (-358d)

£220,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (NP20 7RD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 240 MILL HEATH, NEWPORT, BETTWS, NEWPORT NP20 7RD |
| Price | £220,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £235,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 23/07/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £660/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,195

### Recommendations
- E (£180 - £210)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2300-6048-0722-2525-3353)

## Description

Step inside to a bright and welcoming hallway that leads to a generous lounge, complete with a feature fireplace for cosy evenings. The heart of the home lies at the rear—a modern, well-equipped kitchen/diner featuring wall and base units, gas hob, electric oven, and ample room for dining and entertaining. French doors open directly onto the rear patio, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A handy utility room and separate downstairs W.C. complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, the spacious layout continues with three double bedrooms. The master boasts a well-sized en-suite, while the second bedroom benefits from a dressing room with fitted wardrobes—ideal for storage or a personal retreat. The family bathroom includes a shower over the bath. Outside, the rear garden offers spectacular open farmland views, with a mix of patio, lawn, and chippings, along with two practical storage sheds. A driveway provides ample off-road parking to the far end of the property .

This move-in ready home is offered with no onward chain—a rare opportunity not to be missed. Call today to arrange your viewing and make this wonderful home yours!

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/165050090/1172953) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 240 MILL HEATH, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7RD | £235,000 | 06/03/2026 | Semi-detached |

## 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] 257 MILL HEATH, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7RD | £235,000 | 14/11/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 243A MILL HEATH, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7RD | £200,000 | 06/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 256 MILL HEATH, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7RD | £188,000 | 07/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 41 MILL HEATH, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7RA | £170,000 | 24/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 267 MILL HEATH, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7RD | £157,000 | 14/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 23 PENYBRYN CLOSE, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7UH | £130,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 131 MILL HEATH, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7RB | £160,000 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 53 MILL HEATH, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7RA | £175,000 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 266 MILL HEATH, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7RD | £150,000 | 27/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 515 MONNOW WAY, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7DW | £170,000 | 08/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 PENYBRYN CLOSE, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7UH | £170,000 | 22/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 243A MILL HEATH, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7RD | £163,750 | 01/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 272 MILL HEATH, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7RD | £130,000 | 27/08/2021 | Terraced |
| 529 MONNOW WAY, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7DW | £147,500 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 11 MILL HEATH, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7RA | £170,550 | 06/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £174,821 (7 sales)
**Area average:** £161,631 (8 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £253,094 (64 Semi-detached, NP20, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -13.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £857/mo
- **Realistic:** £952/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,047/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, Malpas Road, NP20 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.78 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Graig Park Lane, NP20 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.93 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,150/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.52% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £143,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £115,000

*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 £1,150/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 15.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £144/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.7%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,075/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -3.7%
- **10y growth:** 48.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Newport; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 6.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 25.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 73%

## 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

106 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£235,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£2,075/m²

Local average

£253,094 (-13.1%)

Street crime

152 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME
SEMI DETACHED
THREE BEDROOMS
PARKING
EXCELLENT COMMUTER LINKS
NO CHAIN

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Set in a popular and peaceful residential area, this beautifully maintained three-bedroom home offers stylish and practical living throughout—perfect for families or anyone seeking extra space in a tranquil setting.

Step inside to a bright and welcoming hallway that leads to a generous lounge, complete with a feature fireplace for cosy evenings. The heart of the home lies at the rear—a modern, well-equipped kitchen/diner featuring wall and base units, gas hob, electric oven, and ample room for dining and entertaining. French doors open directly onto the rear patio, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A handy utility room and separate downstairs W.C. complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, the spacious layout continues with three double bedrooms. The master boasts a well-sized en-suite, while the second bedroom benefits from a dressing room with fitted wardrobes—ideal for storage or a personal retreat. The family bathroom includes a shower over the bath. Outside, the rear garden offers spectacular open farmland views, with a mix of patio, lawn, and chippings, along with two practical storage sheds. A driveway provides ample off-road parking to the far end of the property .

This move-in ready home is offered with no onward chain—a rare opportunity not to be missed. Call today to arrange your viewing and make this wonderful home yours!

Listed by

Newport

Spicerhaart

Reference: 165050090

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 24/07/2025

Expiry date: 23/07/2035

Current heating cost: £660/year

Potential heating cost: £668/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,195

Recommendations

Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£180 - £210)
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)

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	06/03/2026 (4 months ago)	£235,000	—

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
Same street 257 MILL HEATH, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7RD	£235,000	14/11/2025	Detached
Same street 243A MILL HEATH, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7RD	£200,000	06/11/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 256 MILL HEATH, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7RD	£188,000	07/07/2023	Semi-detached
41 MILL HEATH, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7RA	£170,000	24/02/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 267 MILL HEATH, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7RD	£157,000	14/11/2022	Terraced
23 PENYBRYN CLOSE, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7UH	£130,000	04/11/2022	Semi-detached
131 MILL HEATH, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7RB	£160,000	30/06/2022	Semi-detached
53 MILL HEATH, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7RA	£175,000	17/06/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 266 MILL HEATH, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7RD	£150,000	27/05/2022	Terraced
515 MONNOW WAY, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7DW	£170,000	08/04/2022	Semi-detached
11 PENYBRYN CLOSE, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7UH	£170,000	22/02/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 243A MILL HEATH, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7RD	£163,750	01/10/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 272 MILL HEATH, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7RD	£130,000	27/08/2021	Terraced
529 MONNOW WAY, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7DW	£147,500	27/08/2021	Semi-detached
11 MILL HEATH, BETTWS, NEWPORT, NP20 7RA	£170,550	06/08/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £174,821 (7 sales)

Area average: £161,631 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -3.7%

10y growth 48.7%

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

1y (index) 6.5%

5y (index) 25.5%

10y (index) 73%

Rental Range

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

Low £857/mo

Realistic £952/mo

Optimistic £1,047/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Newport.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View NP20 7RD

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Unknown	0.2 miles
Shop	American Sweet Treats	0.3 miles
Shop	High Definition Beauty	0.3 miles
Hospital	St Anne's Hospice	0.8 miles
Train station	Newport	2.0 miles
Train station	Rogerstone	2.3 miles
Hospital	Minor Injuries Unit	2.6 miles
University	University of South Wales	8.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	57
Anti-social behaviour	27
Public order	20
Shoplifting	13
Criminal damage and arson	8
Other theft	8
Drugs	7
Other crime	5
Vehicle crime	3
Burglary	2
Possession of weapons	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	152

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
Millbrook Junior School	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
Millbrook Infant School	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
St David Lewis RC Primary School	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
Malpas Court Primary School	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
Rougemont 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, Malpas Road, NP20	£1,100/mo	3	0.78 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Graig Park Lane, NP20	£1,200/mo	3	0.93 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,150/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.52%

Max investor price (0.8%) £143,750

Target investor price (1%) £115,000

Gross yield 6.3%

Cost-to-rent ratio 15.9×

Monthly cashflow £144/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 2.7%

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).

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