Sold STC Detached

31 THE HIGHWAY

PONTYPOOL, NEW INN, TORFAEN NP4 0PW

4 beds 3 baths 2,164 sq ft Listed 13 Sep 2023 (-1000d)

£399,950

Reduced on 9 Oct 2023

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

201 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£383,000 Feb 2024

Price per m²

£1,990/m²

Local average

£352,195 (+13.6%)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • FOUR BEDROOMS
  • DETACHED AND EXTENDED BAY FRONTED PROPERTY
  • GARAGE WITH OFF ROAD PARKING
  • FAMILY BATHROOM AND 2 EN-SUITES
  • OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM
  • LOUNGE
  • NO ONWARD CHAIN

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

SOUGHT AFTER AREA OF NEW INN! Sage and Co offer for sale this FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED family home with NO UPPER CHAIN.This property benefits from a LARGE DETACHED GARAGE AND OFF ROAD PARKING, lounge, open plan kitchen/family room, two en-suites and a family bathroom. With easy access to road links to the M4, railway station, local schools, and amenities and with Cwmbran and Pontypool town centres only a short drive away. EPC rating C, council tax band D.

Entrance - Obscure part glazed composite door to;

Entrance Hall - Stairs to first floor with original balustrades, radiator, original period tiled flooring, feature window, deep shirts, doors to;

Lounge - Laminate wood block effect flooring in a light grey finish, double glazed windows to bay frontage, radiator, decorative coving, ceiling rose, picture rail, wood panelling to one wall, original fireplace.

Kitchen/Diner/Family Room - Open plan room comprising;
High gloss porcelain tiled flooring, radiator with feature cover, feature shelving to alcoves, double glazed box bay window to front. Fitted with an attractive range of high gloss base and wall units with work preparation surfaces over, inset polycarbonate sink with chrome mixer tap, inset induction hob, hood over, inset double oven, inset microwave, American style fridge/freezer, radiator, central island with granite effect work surface, double glazed window to rear, bi-fold doors opening onto rear garden.

Inner Lobby - Laminate flooring, plumbing for automatic washing machine, work surfaces, radiator, double glazed window to side, door to ground floor shower room and utility room.

Shower Room - Step in double shower cubicle with marble effect splashbacks, obscure double glazed window to rear, ceramic tile flooring, radiator, fitted storage units, vanity wash hand basin, low level WC, extractor fan.

Utility Room - Range of base and wall units with matching tongue and groove panelling to walls, laminate wood block effect flooring, plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for tumble dryer, double glazed door to side, double glazed window to side, door to entrance hall.

Landing - Original balustrades, double glazed window to front, smoke alarm, panelled doors to;

Bedroom One - Two double glazed windows to rear, two radiators, range of fitted wardrobes with lighting, door to;

En-Suite - Step in shower cubicle with marble effect splash backs, vanity wash hand basin, low level WC with integrated cistern, feature mirror with lighting, obscure double glazed window to side.

Bedroom Two - Double glazed window to front, feature fireplace, radiator, door to;

En-Suite 2 - Low level WC, vanity wash hand basin, double shower cubicle with dual shower head over, ceramic tile splash backs.

Inner Landing - Access to loft space, door to spacious airing cupboard housing combination boiler, doors to;

Bedroom Three - Double glazed window to side, radiator.

Bedroom Four - Could be split into two rooms as original layout provided five bedrooms, double glazed window to front, radiator, double glazed window to rear.

Bathroom - Bathroom suite comprising; Large bath with shower over, a range of vanity units with inset sink. low level WC, laminate flooring, obscure double glazed window to side, complementary ceramic tile splash backs, radiator.

Outside - Enclosed forecourt to the front of the property.

To the rear of the property decked terrace with chrome balustrades and glass insets, fencing to borders, steps leading to garden laid to lawn, raised planters, side patio in Indian stone with pathway leading to off road parking to rear, children's play area laid to bark, brick paved driveway for approximately 3 cars.

Tenure - We have been advised that the property id Freehold, to be verified

Listed by

Cwmbran

Sage and Co Property Agents

Reference: 139875833

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 22/09/2022

Current heating cost: £940/year

Potential heating cost: £876/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £4,725

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • 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 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

147% since 2008

Event Date Price % change
Sold 02/02/2024 (2 years ago) £383,000 +147.1%
Sold 19/08/2008 (17 years ago) £155,000

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
18 NEWPORT ROAD, NEW INN, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 0NT £360,000 23/03/2023 Detached
38 NEWPORT ROAD, NEW INN, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 0NU £275,000 25/11/2022 Detached
Same street 33 THE HIGHWAY, NEW INN, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 0PW £340,000 27/10/2022 Detached
PENHILL JERUSALEM LANE, NEW INN, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 0NS £464,999 25/07/2022 Detached
Same street 2 - 4 THE HIGHWAY, NEW INN, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 0PW £1,375,000 01/07/2022 Detached
JONELL JERUSALEM LANE, NEW INN, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 0NS £360,000 27/05/2022 Detached
Same street 27 THE HIGHWAY, NEW INN, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 0PW £200,000 25/05/2022 Terraced
Same street 24 THE HIGHWAY, NEW INN, PONTYPOOL, TORFAEN, NP4 0PW £250,000 05/10/2021 Detached

Street average: £541,250 (4 sales)

Area average: £365,000 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 31.6%
10y growth 43.6%

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

1y (index) 2.6%
5y (index) 23.5%
10y (index) 60.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £770/mo
Realistic £855/mo
Optimistic £941/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Torfaen.

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Llandegfedd Way 0.1 miles
Shop Spar New Inn 0.2 miles
Shop Shell Store 0.8 miles
Train station Pontypool and New Inn 0.8 miles
Train station Cwmbran 2.1 miles
Hospital St Anne's Hospice 4.8 miles
University National Software Academy (Cardiff University) 6.7 miles
University University of South Wales (Newport City Campus) 7.0 miles
Hospital Minor Injuries Unit 7.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

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
New Inn Infants School Other 0.4 miles (No rating)
Greenlawn Junior School Other 0.4 miles (No rating)
New Inn Primary School Other 0.4 miles (No rating)
Griffithstown Infant School Other 0.8 miles (No rating)
Griffithstown Junior School Other 0.8 miles (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.21%
Max investor price (0.8%) £106,875
Target investor price (1%) £85,500
  • 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).