House prices in Torfaen have gone up by an average of over £5,000 in the month of April, according to figures from the Land Registry.
The latest data from the government department reveals that in April 2022 average house prices in Torfaen reached £192,357.
This was up from £186,829 in March, representing a 3.0 per cent increase. In the last 12 months it has risen by 17.0 per cent.
If you are interested in buying or renting a home, you can see the latest properties in and around Torfaen here.
How much have house prices increased in Torfaen?
Breaking it down for specific types of housing, all prices saw an increase.
- Detached houses - Up to £342,479 from £331,651 in March
- Semi-detached houses - Up to £194,112 from £188,683 in March
- Terraced houses - Up to £151,690 from £147,438 in March
- Flats - Up to £92,478 from £90,447 in March
How do Torfaen house prices compare to the UK average?
Despite the rise in prices this month, Torfaen is still well below the UK average with typical property value in the nations reaching £281,161 in April.
In cash terms, the average house price in April was £30,950 higher than a year earlier with house price growth accelerating to 12.4 per cent in April 2022. Prices were up by 1.1 per cent month on month.
How much could your house be worth?
We have created this map for the Wales so you can see the average house price in each neighbourhood since 1995.
Sites like Zoopla can offer an estimate valuation of your house if you input your postcode into their website here.
The above map can demonstrate which areas of Torfaen are the most expensive for average house prices.
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