FLAT 4
138 STAPLERS ROAD, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT PO30 2DP
£150,000
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Floor area
54 m²
Council tax band
TBC
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Last sold
£150,000 Oct 2024
Price per m²
£2,778/m²
Local average
£126,500 (+18.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (16,937 of 33,755)
Street crime
92 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Ground Floor Maisonette
- Well Presented Throughout
- Allocated Parking
- Courtyard
- Convienient Location
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
Description
This property offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle, boasting its own private entrance for added privacy and convenience. A thoughtfully designed layout featuring two bedrooms, a cozy living room, a separate kitchen, and a sleek bathroom, all meticulously crafted for modern living.
Ideal for first-time buyers seeking a stylish starter home, savvy investors eyeing lucrative buy-to-let opportunities, or retired couples longing for convenience and tranquillity, this well-appointed flat caters to diverse lifestyles. Added perks include allocated parking for hassle-free vehicle accommodation and a private courtyard.
Conveniently situated within reach of Newport's vibrant town centre, residents can relish in the ease of accessing essential amenities, entertainment options, and dining establishments. With transport links nearby, commuting and exploring the surrounding areas are effortlessly within reach.
Listed by
Newport
Leaders and Romans Group
Reference: 147958511
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 16/05/2024
Current heating cost: £652/year
Potential heating cost: £484/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £6,000
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan
EPC Graphs
EPC Rating Graph
Price history
50% since 2014
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 29/10/2024 (1 year ago) | £150,000 | +31.6% |
| Sold | 06/12/2019 (6 years ago) | £114,000 | +14% |
| Sold | 17/12/2014 (11 years ago) | £100,000 | — |
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 183 STAPLERS ROAD, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 2DP | £435,000 | 06/09/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 138 FLAT 6 STAPLERS ROAD, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 2DP | £155,000 | 22/07/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 181 STAPLERS ROAD, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 2DP | £345,000 | 13/12/2021 | Other |
| Same street 138 FLAT 7 STAPLERS ROAD, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 2DP | £111,000 | 27/08/2021 | Flat |
| 108 STAPLERS ROAD, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 2GD | £175,000 | 09/08/2021 | Flat |
| Same street 136B STAPLERS ROAD, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 2DP | £535,000 | 22/06/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £316,200 (5 sales)
Area average: £175,000 (1 sale)
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): Isle of Wight. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Isle of Wight. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Isle of Wight.
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Landscape Lane | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Monkey Haven | 0.5 miles |
| Shop | Welcome | 0.5 miles |
| Hospital | Laidlaw Day Hospital | 1.3 miles |
| Train station | Wootton | 1.8 miles |
| Train station | Havenstreet | 2.5 miles |
| Hospital | Forton Medical Centre | 8.8 miles |
| University | St Andrew's Court Information Centre | 10.1 miles |
| University | Careers and Employability Service | 10.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 92 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerfields Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 9 Sep 2024 |
| Medina House School | Other | 0.6 miles | Good — 24 May 2014 |
| Barton Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Medina College | Secondary | 0.9 miles | Requires improvement — 23 Feb 2020 |
| The Isle of Wight College | Other | 1.2 miles | — (No rating) |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
- 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).