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5 Buchan Close, Newport, NP20 3HF

Property type
Detached
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 5 Buchan Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

5 Buchan Close is a detached house in Newport (NP20 3HF). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. At 67 m² this is the 9th smallest of 11 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 56–71 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromD59toC72
Roof
Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Buchan Close, Newport, NP20 3HF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Buchan Close has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Buchan Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£121,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 3HF: £87,000 (2024–2002).

On the street

Versus other Buchan Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 5 Buchan Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

Below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Buchan Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Boswell Close

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2 bed
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1 Buchan Close

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£127k

1 Aubrey Hames Close

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1 Browning Close

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£114k

1 2, Bideford Close

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£150k

1 Cowper Close

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Newport district page.
Full Newport report

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Byron Road — bus stop.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Buchan Close, Newport, NP20 3HF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.