Flat, 8 Charles Street, Newport, NP20 1JU
About Flat
Flat is a mid-terrace house in Newport (NP20 1JU). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 47 m² this is the 5th smallest of 8 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 32–116 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 5 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Very Good to Good.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls changed
Hot water system upgraded
Wall insulation improved
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Flat 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
Flat has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£133,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in NP20 1JU: £160,000 (2025–2010).
Nearby sales in NP20 1JU
Versus other Charles Street homes
EPC Rating
73 (C)
Street avg 60 (D)
Floor Area
47 m²
Street avg 53 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 3.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Charles Street — bus stop.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.







