63 QUEENS HILL CRESCENT
NEWPORT, NEWPORT NP20 5HG
£225,000
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
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)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Newport. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Newport. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 — 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).