157 Lon Gwern, Newtown, SY16 1QA is a freehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 904 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £149,214 , which equates to approximately £165 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Feb 2013 for £107,000. Since then, the value has increased by £42,214, representing a 39.5% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £149,214 is:

  • 17.8% higher than the average property price on Lon Gwern
  • 10.5% higher than the average in the SY16 1QA postcode area
  • and 31.2% lower than the average price for Newtown as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 25 February 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
904 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£149,214
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£165
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

157 Lon Gwern, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1QA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Feb 2016.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Sep 2012. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 16.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to SY16 1QA

6 th / 18
Price Rank
10% higher than average
10 th / 16
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
6 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SY16 1QA , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 16 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£149,214
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+39 %
1 Feb 2013
£107,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 9 May 2024
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £103,000
sale date: 24 Aug 2017
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £107,000
sale date: 17 Mar 2010
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £106,000
sale date: 23 Nov 2021
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £149,000
sale date: 4 Nov 2022

Data Sources

The property at 157 Lon Gwern, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1QA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 1 Feb 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Feb 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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