NP18 — NEWPORT | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NP18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NP18 is £369,682, which is 35% above the Gwent average of £273,109.

Properties in NP18 cost 28.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NP18 have fallen 8.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£441,777	406
Semi-detached	£265,549	194
Terraced	£225,482	143
Flat	£137,093	38
All types	£369,682	817

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NP18

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 13.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NP18 has a crime rate well 83% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

4.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NP18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NP18 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Langstone Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Llanmartin Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol Gymraeg Casnewydd	Other	Not inspected	mi
Llanwern High School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Caerleon Comprehensive School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

167,899

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NP18 are 292.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

292.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

75%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NP18 is collected by Newport Council. The Band D rate is £2,338/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NP18 — NEWPORT

Area Summary

NP18 (NEWPORT) offers above-average property prices (£369,682, 29% above national average), low crime (83% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (292 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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NP19

NEWPORT

£217K

▼ 11.8% YoY

NP20

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£227K

▲ 5.0% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NP18?

The average house price in NP18 (NEWPORT) is £369,682, based on 817 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 29% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 8.9% over the past year.

Is NP18 a safe area to live?

Crime in NP18 is significantly below the national average (13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NP18?

There are 9 schools in or near NP18. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NP18?

Council tax in NP18 is collected by Newport Council. The Band D rate is £2,338 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NP18?

The average broadband download speed in NP18 is 292 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 75%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NP18 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in NP18 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 167,899.