185a, Upper Dock Street, Newport, NP20 1DG
About 185a
185a is a mid-terrace house in Newport (NP20 1DG). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since March 2025. Between certificates, main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 57). Main heating runs on electricity. At 36 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 5 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 32–51 m².
Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 is 52.8% below the 2025 sale of £254,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£655/sq ft) was about 165.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. It changed hands recently, sold September 2025 for £254,000.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 7 March 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
185a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
£120,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£254,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
8 September 2025Most recent
£254,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in NP20 1DG: £114,000 (2021–2002).
Versus other Upper Dock Street homes
CO₂ Emissions for 185a lags the street by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
48 (E)
Street avg 45 (E)
Floor Area
36 m²
Street avg 39 m²
CO₂ Emissions
4.4 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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Crime
321/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Market Square 16 — bus station.
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