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Commercial Road

Newport, Casnewydd - Newport, Wales

Local high street Urban, active Well-connected Risk: Medium Starter home High confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Transport (50) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Below Average

Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.

How this is calculated

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

Young Professionals
Good

Transport (50) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Fair

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Good

Good entry point at £111,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.

How this is calculated

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

53
Liveability Score
Top 16% in NewportTop 27% nationally
High confidence Based on 65 transactions, 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

Weak family fundamentals

Family score 20 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

How Life Works Here

Commercial Road is located in Newport, near Casnewydd / Newport, Casnewydd - Newport. Crime is a significant concern, with 549 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 241 violent offences were recorded (44% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 15 facilities within walking distance, including convenience (5), hairdresser (4), and fast_food (3). The closest is Crystal Market (convenience, 12m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 89m away. The median property price is £111,000, with a slight decline of 10% over five years. Based on 65 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety (area) Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Excellent (81)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Fair (50)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (59)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Poor (20)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£111,000
Median Price
65
Transactions (2014–2026)
-9.9%
5-Year Price Trend

Other | Freehold | Market: hot

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

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Nearby Amenities

Crystal Market12m (0.1 min walk)
Marmaris Kebab and Pizza12m (0.1 min walk)
Habesha Restaurant16m (0.2 min walk)
Ali H Hair Studio18m (0.2 min walk)
Antalya22m (0.3 min walk)
Ha Long Bay Mini Mart28m (0.3 min walk)
Mai Bakery30m (0.4 min walk)
Star Barbers32m (0.4 min walk)
Maleek Mini Market32m (0.4 min walk)
Milaf Mandi38m (0.5 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Commercial Road, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (5)

hospitals (4)

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libraries (5)

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parks & green spaces (5)

Transport Links

Dolphin Street bus_stop89m
Frederick Street bus_stop143m
Albert Street bus_stop170m
Pillgwenlly Police Station bus_stop338m
HM Passport Office bus_stop342m
Newport (S Wales) Rail Station rail_station1311m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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.

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