Dragonfly Avenue
Newport, Casnewydd - Newport, Wales
Reality check: At £249,950, this is a premium entry point. Modest 3% growth over 5 years. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 3% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Safety (15), environment (38), and school access (10) 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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 3% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (38), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£249,950) 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
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 10 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Dragonfly Avenue is located in Newport, near Casnewydd / Newport, Casnewydd - Newport. Crime is a significant concern, with 393 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 170 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 308m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £249,950, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 38 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Semi-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 Dragonfly Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Glebelands Cafe 476m · 6 min walk
- Newport Indoor Bowls Centre 485m · 6 min walk
- KB Boxing 509m · 6 min walk
- Station Gym 1435m · 18 min walk
- PureGym 1550m · 19 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Amy’s Fur Babies 775m · 10 min walk
- Kensington Court Clinic 1358m · 17 min walk
- YZ Aesthetics 1637m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- Llyfrgell Maindee Library 1016m · 13 min walk
- St Julian's Library 1415m · 18 min walk
- Newport Central Library 1596m · 20 min walk
- Malpas Library 1781m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Glebelands Park 453m · 6 min walk
- Brecon Park 819m · 10 min walk
- Maindee Triangle 1059m · 13 min walk
- Maindee Popup Garden 1072m · 13 min walk
- Jubilee Gardens Park 1267m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Teasel Grove — Newport39
- Arrow Close — Newport40
- Downton Hall Close — Newport40
- Monmouth Castle Drive — Newport41
- Excalibur Drive — Newport38
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.
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