Francis Drive
Newport, Casnewydd - Newport, Wales
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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 20 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Francis Drive is located in Newport, near Casnewydd / Newport, Casnewydd - Newport. Crime is a significant concern, with 395 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 178 violent offences were recorded (45% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including convenience (2), hairdresser (1), and pharmacy (1). The closest is Commercial Road Food Stores (convenience, 31m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 51m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Francis Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- St Joseph’s Boxing Gym 289m · 4 min walk
- Bannatyne Health Club 367m · 5 min walk
- WOH GYM 529m · 7 min walk
- PureGym 764m · 10 min walk
- Connect Centre 913m · 11 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Sexual Reproductive Health 414m · 5 min walk
- Minor Injuries Unit 439m · 6 min walk
- Diabetes Centre 441m · 6 min walk
- St Pauls Clinic 453m · 6 min walk
libraries (5)
- Pillgwenlly Pop Up Library 304m · 4 min walk
- Pillgwenlly Library 457m · 6 min walk
- Newport Central Library 742m · 9 min walk
- Cwtsh Arts Centre 1345m · 17 min walk
- Llyfrgell Maindee Library 1362m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Courtybella Gardens 404m · 5 min walk
- Chapel Park 701m · 9 min walk
- Clifton Park 731m · 9 min walk
- Belle Vue Park 781m · 10 min walk
- Jubilee Gardens Park 1121m · 14 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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