Arrow Close
Newport, Casnewydd - Newport, Wales
Reality check: At £242,995, this is a premium entry point. Strong 34% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 34% 5-year growth.
Safety (25), environment (35), and school access (15) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 34% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£242,995) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 15 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Arrow Close is located in Newport, near Casnewydd / Newport, Casnewydd - Newport. Crime is a significant concern, with 417 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 328m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £242,995, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 24 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Arrow Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Everlast Gyms 506m · 6 min walk
- Connect Centre 510m · 6 min walk
- St Joseph’s Boxing Gym 1098m · 14 min walk
- Hot Yoga Health 1392m · 17 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Royal Gwent Hospital 778m · 10 min walk
- Minor Injuries Unit 815m · 10 min walk
- Sexual Reproductive Health 862m · 11 min walk
- Diabetes Centre 876m · 11 min walk
- St Woolos Hospital 965m · 12 min walk
libraries (4)
- Pillgwenlly Pop Up Library 812m · 10 min walk
- Pillgwenlly Library 873m · 11 min walk
- Cwtsh Arts Centre 1266m · 16 min walk
- Newport Central Library 1431m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Belle Vue Park 624m · 8 min walk
- Clifton Park 1168m · 15 min walk
- Chapel Park 1287m · 16 min walk
- Monkey Island 1926m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.