What you can buy for £100,000 or less in Newport right now

Having been cooped up indoors for 18 months during the pandemic, it’s only natural that so many of us started to daydream about finding our dream home.

However, in the last year, house prices in Wales have shot up significantly, potentially making that first step on the property ladder for first time buyers just that bit more daunting.

Across Wales, the average house price in Wales has risen by 12.5% in the last year on average. In Newport, even though the rate of growth is much smaller, house prices have still risen by 2.5% on average.

Read more: The salary you need to buy a home in different parts of Wales

Luckily, there are still plenty of great properties that pop up every now and then that are more in reach for first time buyers and those looking for something a bit more affordable.

With that in mind, we found some of the best properties you can buy around Newport for a budget of £100,000 or less.

From cosy houses to modern apartments, and even the odd fixer-upper, Newport’s property market features plenty of bargains right now.

Vermeer Crescent, St Julian’s

Price: £100,000

This two-bedroom flat is on the market bang on budget, with an asking price of £100,000. Located in popular St Julian’s, the ground floor flat has plenty of room, with a separate kitchen, living room, shower room and entrance hallway.

The property is also just around the corner from the nearby primary school, St Julian’s, and the popular walking spot St Julian’s woods.

Find out more here.

Bristol Street, Maindee

Price: £72,000

With a guide price of £72,000, this three-bedroom house is a potential steal if you don’t mind bidding at a property auction – or an extensive renovation project, for that matter.

Although this house has seen better days, you get a lot for your money here. Not only does it have three potential bedrooms, but it also includes a spacious garden out the back.

If you don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty, it goes up for auction on September 7.

Find out more here.

Aerial Close, Pillgwenlly

Price: £100,000

If you’re after something a bit more modern, this flat in near the SDR Bridge might be the one for you.

The one-bedroom, ground-floor maisonette is just a street away from Usk Way and is tucked back just out of reach from the A48 – incredibly handy if you want to base yourself in Newport but commute to work elsewhere.

Find out more here.

Stanley Road, Stow Hill

Price: £99,950

Marketed as an ideal home for first-time buyers, this flat on Stanley Road has plenty of space and charm.

With an attractive and characterful exterior, follow the entrance hallway up the stairs and to the first floor and you’ll find a large flat with two bedrooms, a kitchen, shower room and living room.

As well as its size, the flat is also in an incredibly handy position – literally just a five minute walk away from the train station and city centre.

Find out more here.

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Church House Park, St Brides

Price: £75,000

Another place perfect for someone after something a bit cosier, this two-bedroom park home offers something a bit quieter and more rural if you’ve had enough of busier inner-city life.

Located in peaceful St Brides, you’re only minutes away from the Wales Coastal Path, green open space and picturesque views over the Bristol Channel. Idyllic.

Find out more here.

Chepstow Road, Maindee

Price: £100,000

This beautiful two-bedroom flat is the ideal place for a first-time buyer. A beautiful character property on the outside, and a light, airy and spacious flat on the inside, you get the best of both worlds with this one.

Located on the Maindee end of Chepstow Road, you’re directly opposite shops and food places so you don’t have to go far to keep yourself busy, but you’re also only a 10 minute walk away from the city centre if you want to venture in.

Find out more here.

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