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FLAT 13

HOWARD COURT, PONTYPRIDD ROAD, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN CF62 7NP

2 beds 1 baths 646 sq ft Listed 5 Feb 2025 (-542d)

£150,000

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FRONT Living / Dining Room Kitchen Bedroom One Bedroom Two Shower Room W.C Cloakroom FRONT FRONT Living / Dining Room Kitchen Bedroom One Bedroom Two Entrance Hallway FRONT

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

60 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£141,000 Nov 2025

Price per m²

£2,500/m²

Local average

£159,895 (-6.2%)

Street crime

247 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT
  • TWO BEDROOMS
  • SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM WITH SPACE FOR DINING
  • FITTED KITCHEN
  • BATHROOM WITH W.C SEPARATE
  • REAR CAR PARKING & GARAGE
  • ER-C

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Communal
Garden
Yes

Description

This well presented apartment is located on the first floor of a purpose-built building in the West End area of Barry, overlooking Claude Road. Its convenient location on Pontypridd Road provides easy access to Culverhouse Cross and the M4 motorway. Porthceri Country Park is also close by, offering lovely outdoor recreational opportunities.

The apartment includes a communal entrance, stairs leading to the first floor, an entrance hallway, a spacious living room, two bedrooms, and a fitted kitchen, and shower room with a separate toilet. The property benefits from UPVC double glazing and gas central heating, ensuring comfort throughout the year.

At the rear of the building, there is ample parking space available, as well as a garage in a block and an additional storage shed. The apartment is being offered with NO forward chain, making it an excellent choice for first-time buyers.

AGENTS NOTE: The lease for the property has been extended, now running for 997 years. The monthly maintenance fee is £142.07, ensuring the proper upkeep of the building and its surroundings.

Front - Communal Gardens and public green space with mature shrubbery. Communal pathway leading to the rear car park and access to communal entrance.

Communal Entrance - UPVC double glazed doors opening to communal entrance with stairs rising to the first floor and stairs descending to the rear car park. UPVC double glazing throughout.

Entrance Hallway - 2.06m x 4.75m (6'09 x 15'07) - Smoothly plastered ceiling, papered walls. Fitted carpet flooring. Wall mounted radiator. Wooden front door leading out the communal hallway. Wood panelled doors leading to living / dining room, kitchen. Further wood panelled doors leading to bedroom one and two, shower room and separate W.C. Access to two storage cupboards.

Living / Dining Room - 3.71m x 5.11m (12'02 x 16'09) - Smoothly plastered ceiling with coving, papered walls. Fitted carpet flooring. Wall mounted radiator. UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation. Electric fireplace with surround. Wood panelled door leading to the entrance hallway.

Kitchen - 2.64m x 2.69m (8'08 x 8'10 ) - Textured ceiling, smoothly plastered walls. Vinyl flooring. Porcelain tiled splashback's. UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation. Fitted kitchen comprising of wall and base units. Wood laminate worktops. Stainless steel sink. Wall mounted combination boiler. Space for washing machine, space for gas cooker, space for fridge /freezer. Wood panelled door leading to the entrance hallway.

Bedroom One - 3.71m x 4.06m (12'02 x 13'04) - Smoothly plastered ceiling with coving, papered walls. Fitted carpet flooring. Wall mounted radiator. UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation. Access to built-in wardrobes. Wood panelled door leading to the entrance hallway.

Bedroom Two - 2.69m x 2.79m (8'10 x 9'02) - Smoothly plastered ceiling, papered walls. Fitted carpet flooring. Wall mounted radiator. UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation. Wood panelled door leading to the entrance hallway.

Shower Room - 1.50m x 1.68m (4'11 x 5'06) - Smoothly plastered ceiling, porcelain tiled walls. Ceramic tiled flooring. Wall mounted radiator. UPVC double glazed window with obscured glass to the rear elevation. Double shower with thermostatically controlled shower overhead. Pedestal wash hand basin. Wood panelled door leading to the entrance hallway.

W.C Cloakroom - 0.84m x 1.85m (2'09 x 6'01) - Smoothly plastered ceiling, porcelain tiled walls. Ceramic tiled flooring. UPVC double glazed window with obscured glass to the rear elevation. Close coupled toilet. Wood panelled door leading to the entrance hallway.

Garage - Access to situated to the rear of the main building. Access to communal entrance.

Council Tax - Council tax band C

Disclaimer - The prospective purchaser's attention is drawn to the following points: We reiterate that room measurements are very approximate, as the room dimensions are in some instances irregular, due to the period and individual nature of the property. 1. These sales particulars have been carefully checked with the owner/seller of the property. If there is any point which is particularly important, please ask. Whilst given in good faith they should not be construed as statements of fact and are provided for guidance only, they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. 2.When considering making an offer on this property it is advisable to double check all measurements and point of particular importance to you. 3.All measurements and details of location are approximate only. 4. The photographs show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time they were taken. 5. Buyers are advised to contact a solicitor to obtain verification of tenure and a surveyor to check that appliances, installations and services are in satisfactory condition. 6. Anyone wishing to view the property must provide their name, address and telephone number to safeguard the well being of owner/seller and staff.

Mortgage Advice - Choosing a mortgage will be one of the largest financial decisions you will make. To assist you with this process we have an independent mortgage specialist at our sales office in Barry. If you should choose to use these services they will be completely confidential and without obligation.

Photograph Disclaimer - Any photographs used are subject to the same requirements of not being misleading or ambiguous. They must reflect as far as practicable the accurate condition/presentation of the property.

Proceeds Of Crime Act 2002 - Nina Estate Agents & Lettings Ltd are obliged to report any knowledge or reasonable suspicion of money laundering to NCA (National Crime Agency) and should such a report prove necessary may be precluded from conducting any further work without consent from NCA.

Tenure - We have been advised that the property is Leasehold. You are advised to check these details with your solicitor as part of the conveyancing process.

Listed by

Barry

Nina Estate Agents

Reference: 157826009

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 29/01/2024

Expiry date: 28/01/2034

Current heating cost: £347/year

Potential heating cost: £347/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Flat 13 Howard Court, Pontypridd Road, Barry, Vale

Flat 13 Howard Court, Pontypridd Road, Barry, Vale

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 06/11/2025 (8 months ago) £141,000

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
HOWARD COURT FLAT 25 PONTYPRIDD ROAD, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 7NP £170,000 06/10/2025 Flat
HOWARD COURT FLAT 11 PONTYPRIDD ROAD, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 7NP £135,000 12/08/2022 Flat
HOWARD COURT FLAT 20 PONTYPRIDD ROAD, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 7NP £140,000 04/05/2022 Flat
HOWARD COURT FLAT 18 PONTYPRIDD ROAD, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 7NP £125,000 21/02/2022 Flat
HOWARD COURT FLAT 7 PONTYPRIDD ROAD, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 7NP £135,000 03/12/2021 Flat
HOWARD COURT FLAT 6 PONTYPRIDD ROAD, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 7NP £125,000 02/12/2021 Flat
HOWARD COURT FLAT 25 PONTYPRIDD ROAD, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 7NP £125,000 15/11/2021 Flat
HOWARD COURT FLAT 5 PONTYPRIDD ROAD, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 7NP £125,000 17/09/2021 Flat

Area average: £135,000 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 18.8%
10y growth 56.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Vale of Glamorgan. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -1.7%
5y (index) 10.7%
10y (index) 34.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Vale of Glamorgan. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £887/mo
Realistic £985/mo
Optimistic £1,084/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Vale of Glamorgan.

Location

Address

Howard Court

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Romilly Schools 0.1 miles
Shop Lloyd's News, Food and Wine 0.3 miles
Shop Sun Kiss 0.4 miles
Train station Barry 0.5 miles
Hospital Barry Hospital 0.8 miles
Train station Barry Island 1.0 miles
Hospital Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice 2.5 miles
University The Open University in Wales 7.1 miles
University Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama 7.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 75
Shoplifting 58
Public order 25
Vehicle crime 19
Anti-social behaviour 18
Other theft 17
Criminal damage and arson 16
Drugs 5
Other crime 4
Burglary 3
Robbery 3
Possession of weapons 2
Theft from the person 2
Total incidents 247

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
Romilly Junior School Other 0.2 miles (No rating)
Romilly Infant School Other 0.2 miles (No rating)
All Saints C.I.W. Primary School Other 0.3 miles (No rating)
High Street Primary School Other 0.4 miles (No rating)
Ysgol Sant Curig Other 0.5 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
2 Bed Flat, High Street, CF62 £950/mo 2 0.35 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Portland Drive, CF62 £1,150/mo 2 0.6 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Gladstone Gardens Court, CF62 £895/mo 2 0.67 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Barry, CF62 £1,000/mo 2 0.7 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Clos Y Rheilffordd, CF62 £950/mo 2 0.7 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Rhodfa Cambo, CF62 £1,200/mo 2 0.78 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,024/mo (6 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.65%
Max investor price (0.8%) £121,875
Target investor price (1%) £97,500
Gross yield 7.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 12.8×
Monthly cashflow £262/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 7.2%
  • 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).