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SA42

NEWPORT

West Wales, Wales, England

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SA42 is the postcode district for NEWPORT, located in West Wales, Wales.

Avg price £432,286
1yr change ▲ 14.6%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£432,286

▲ 14.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

51% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

1 schools

Broadband Speed

120 Mbps

Property Prices in SA42

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SA42 is £432,286, which is 65% above the West Wales average of £261,315.

Properties in SA42 cost 50.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SA42 have risen 14.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £469,141 46
Semi-detached £339,474 19
Terraced £326,433 23
Flat £182,500 2
All types £432,286 110

5-Year Price History

£383K £410K £438K £466K £494K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SA42

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SA42 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SA42

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SA42 has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Ysgol Bro Ingli Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

125,761

Population

67

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 SA42 are 120.0 Mbps, with 88% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 48% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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120.0 Mbps

Avg Download

22.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

82%

Superfast Coverage

21%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SA42 is collected by Swansea Council. The Band D rate is £1,623/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

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SA42 — NEWPORT

Area Summary

SA42 (NEWPORT) offers above-average property prices (£432,286, 51% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 1 nearby school, and excellent broadband (120 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SA42 NEWPORT

What is the average house price in SA42 NEWPORT?
The average house price in SA42 (NEWPORT) is £432,286, based on 110 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 51% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 14.6% over the past year.
Is SA42 NEWPORT a safe area to live?
Crime in SA42 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SA42 NEWPORT?
The population of SA42 (NEWPORT) is approximately 125,761 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SA42?
The average broadband download speed in SA42 is 120 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 82% of premises, ultrafast to 21%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SA42 NEWPORT?
There are 1 schools in or near SA42. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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