Sold STC Semi-detached

63 QUEENS HILL CRESCENT

NEWPORT, NEWPORT NP20 5HG

3 beds 1 baths 936 sq ft Listed 26 Dec 2024 (-531d)

£225,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

87 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

E

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£228,000 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£2,586/m²

Local average

£253,474 (-11.2%)

Street crime

2 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Garden
Private garden
Listed property
No

Description

Welcome to 63 Queens Hill Crescent, a spacious three-bedroom semi-detached property offering endless potential in the sought-after suburb of Allt-yr-Yn, Newport. This character-filled home, in need of modernisation, is a perfect opportunity for those looking to create their dream space while preserving the charm of its original period features.
Prime Location
Situated in a quiet and well-established residential area, the property is just a few minutes' walk from Ridgeway, where you can explore the stunning natural beauty of the Ridgeway Nature Reserve. For your shopping needs, Friars Walk Shopping Centre is conveniently close, offering a variety of stores, dining options, and amenities. If you're in the mood for a day outdoors, Tredegar Park is just a 15-minute drive away, providing a larger green space for recreation and relaxation.
Accommodation Highlights
This home offers a generous layout across two floors, providing a perfect canvas to modernise and personalise.
Ground Floor:
The property boasts two versatile reception rooms, ideal for creating a formal dining space, a comfortable lounge, or even a home office. Both rooms feature original details such as coving and picture rails, which enhance their timeless appeal. The adjoining kitchen offers ample space to reimagine into a modern culinary hub, with views and access to the garden at the rear.
First Floor:
Upstairs, you’ll find three well-proportioned bedrooms, each offering a peaceful retreat. The family bathroom and separate toilet provide functional convenience, with the potential for reconfiguration into a luxurious modern bathroom suite.
Outdoor Space
The generous rear garden is a standout feature, providing ample space for outdoor living and gardening enthusiasts. Mostly laid to lawn, it is complemented by a patio area, ideal for hosting barbecues or simply enjoying your morning coffee. With a little landscaping, this garden can become a tranquil haven for family gatherings or relaxation.
Period Features
For lovers of traditional architecture, this home retains beautiful original coving, picture rails, and solid wood doors throughout, which lend character and charm to the property. These features provide a unique opportunity to blend traditional aesthetics with contemporary updates, resulting in a stunning and cohesive design.
Transport and Connectivity
Queens Hill Crescent enjoys excellent transport links, with Newport city centre easily accessible and major road networks like the M4 within a short drive, making commuting to Cardiff, Bristol, or beyond straightforward. The area is also well-served by public transport options.
Your Next Chapter
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a growing family, or an investor, 63 Queens Hill Crescent offers incredible potential to create a home tailored to your lifestyle. With its spacious layout, charming period features, and prime location, this property is a must-see for anyone seeking a project with rewarding results.
Don’t miss the chance to transform this hidden gem into a modern masterpiece. Contact us today to arrange a viewing and take the first step toward making this house your home.
Within the meaning of the Estate Agency Act 1979, the seller of this property is a Director of Northwood Cardiff.
EPC rating: E. Tenure: Freehold,

Listed by

Cardiff

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 156224738

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 22/07/2019

Current heating cost: £889/year

Potential heating cost: £514/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,760

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£35)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 21/03/2025 (1 year ago) £228,000

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 84 QUEENS HILL CRESCENT, NEWPORT, NP20 5HG £154,000 24/11/2023 Semi-detached
12 QUEENS CROFT, NEWPORT, NP20 5FF £185,000 02/11/2023 Semi-detached
10 QUEENS CROFT, NEWPORT, NP20 5FF £227,500 02/10/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 55 QUEENS HILL CRESCENT, NEWPORT, NP20 5HG £300,000 31/07/2023 Semi-detached
25 QUEENS CROFT, NEWPORT, NP20 5FF £180,000 17/07/2023 Semi-detached
27 QUEENS CROFT, NEWPORT, NP20 5FF £245,000 13/06/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 53 QUEENS HILL CRESCENT, NEWPORT, NP20 5HG £235,000 16/03/2023 Semi-detached
26 QUEENS CLOSE, NEWPORT, NP20 5FG £257,050 13/12/2022 Semi-detached
47 LAMBERT STREET, NEWPORT, NP20 5FW £180,000 25/11/2022 Semi-detached
27 QUEENS HILL CRESCENT, NEWPORT, NP20 5HH £275,000 21/10/2022 Semi-detached
16 QUEENS CLOSE, NEWPORT, NP20 5FG £290,000 30/08/2022 Semi-detached
25 QUEENS CROFT, NEWPORT, NP20 5FF £223,000 08/07/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 86 QUEENS HILL CRESCENT, NEWPORT, NP20 5HG £350,000 16/06/2022 Semi-detached
31 HARLEQUIN DRIVE, NEWPORT, NP20 5GJ £204,950 22/04/2022 Semi-detached
73 QUEENS HILL CRESCENT, NEWPORT, NP20 5HF £280,000 22/04/2022 Semi-detached
24 QUEENS HILL CRESCENT, NEWPORT, NP20 5HH £185,000 10/03/2022 Semi-detached
83 QUEENS HILL CRESCENT, NEWPORT, NP20 5HF £277,000 17/01/2022 Semi-detached
27 QUEENS CROFT, NEWPORT, NP20 5FF £201,500 02/12/2021 Semi-detached
36 LAMBERT STREET, NEWPORT, NP20 5FW £143,000 02/11/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £259,750 (4 sales)

Area average: £223,600 (15 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19.7%
10y growth 52.2%

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

1y (index) 6.2%
5y (index) 25.2%
10y (index) 76.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £858/mo
Realistic £953/mo
Optimistic £1,048/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Newport.

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Queen's Hill Crescent 0.0 miles
Bus stop Comfrey Close 0.1 miles
Shop Live For Holidays 0.2 miles
Shop Sofinn 0.2 miles
University National Software Academy (Cardiff University) 0.3 miles
Train station Newport 0.3 miles
University University of South Wales (Newport City Campus) 0.7 miles
Hospital Minor Injuries Unit 0.9 miles
Hospital St Anne's Hospice 1.7 miles
Train station Pye Corner 1.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 2
Total incidents 2

Within 1 mile during Apr 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 Mary's R.C. Primary School Other 0.2 miles (No rating)
Crindau Junior & Infant School Other 0.5 miles (No rating)
St Woolos Primary School Other 0.6 miles (No rating)
Maindee C.P. School Other 0.7 miles (No rating)
Newport Nursery School Other 0.8 miles (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.42%
Max investor price (0.8%) £119,125
Target investor price (1%) £95,300
  • 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).