Is Ben Jonson Way in Newport safe?

Ben Jonson Way scores 45/100 for safety — broadly average crime levels for the area. Based on police.uk open data.

What is the median property price on Ben Jonson Way?

The median property price on Ben Jonson Way is £145,000, based on 11 HM Land Registry transactions.

Who is Ben Jonson Way best suited for?

Investors. Strong case: 52% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£145,000).

Ben Jonson Way

Newport, Casnewydd - Newport, Wales

Local high street Urban, active Well-connected Risk: Low Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £145,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 52% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsGood

Strong case: 52% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£145,000).

Families

Fair

Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (45). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals

Good

Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors

Good

Strong case: 52% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£145,000).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees

Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers

Good

Good entry point at £145,000, but environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

Liveability Score

Top 4% in NewportTop 11% nationally

High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 11 transactions

How Life Works Here

Ben Jonson Way is located in Newport, near Casnewydd / Newport, Casnewydd - Newport. Crime is around average for the area, with 109 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 50% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including convenience (2), hairdresser (2), and butcher (1). The closest is Gaer Stores (convenience, 110m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 66m away. The median property price is £145,000, with exceptional growth of 52% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Fair (45)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (75)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Fair (50)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (45)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£145,000

Median Price

Transactions (2015–2025)

+52.1%

5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Gaer Stores110m (1.4 min walk)

Lifestyle Express120m (1.5 min walk)

Roberts Butchers130m (1.6 min walk)

Neyaz Crib138m (1.7 min walk)

Knights Gaer Pharmacy141m (1.8 min walk)

Hair 4 U162m (2 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Ben Jonson Way, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (4)

Stow Park Lawn Tennis Club 995m · 12 min walk
Whitehead Sports and Social Club 1247m · 16 min walk
Whitehead Sports and Social Club 1303m · 16 min walk
Everlast Gyms 1753m · 22 min walk

hospitals (5)

St Woolos Hospital 1385m · 17 min walk
Royal Gwent Hospital 1650m · 21 min walk
Minor Injuries Unit 1736m · 22 min walk
Albany Medical Centre Newport 1917m · 24 min walk
Newport Community Mental Health Team 1969m · 25 min walk

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libraries (2)

Cwtsh Arts Centre 1110m · 14 min walk
Tredegar House Library 1788m · 22 min walk

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parks & green spaces (4)

Coed Melyn Park 596m · 8 min walk
Tredegar Park Recreation Ground 936m · 12 min walk
Tredegar Park Bowl 1130m · 14 min walk
Tredegar House Park 1548m · 19 min walk

Transport Links

Ben Johnson Way Steps bus_stop66m

Gaer Community Centre bus_stop140m

Joyce Close bus_stop146m

Gaer Shops bus_stop150m

Pye Corner Rail Station rail_station1486m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources

80% data uniqueness

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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.

Data updated: 2026-06-11