Friars Road
Newport, Casnewydd - Newport, Wales
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (40). Not ideal for children.
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 data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £272,750 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Friars Road is located in Newport, near Casnewydd / Newport, Casnewydd - Newport. Crime is around average for the area, with 173 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (St Woolos Hospital (Bottom)) is 68m away. The median property price is £272,750. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 17% within its district.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Friars Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Hot Yoga Health 628m · 8 min walk
- St Joseph’s Boxing Gym 727m · 9 min walk
- PureGym 846m · 11 min walk
- Station Gym 918m · 12 min walk
hospitals (5)
- St Woolos Hospital 145m · 2 min walk
- Royal Gwent Hospital 273m · 3 min walk
- Minor Injuries Unit 354m · 4 min walk
- Diabetes Centre 374m · 5 min walk
- Sexual Reproductive Health 393m · 5 min walk
libraries (5)
- Cwtsh Arts Centre 572m · 7 min walk
- Newport Central Library 792m · 10 min walk
- Pillgwenlly Pop Up Library 979m · 12 min walk
- Pillgwenlly Library 1134m · 14 min walk
- Llyfrgell Maindee Library 1717m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Belle Vue Park 211m · 3 min walk
- Clifton Park 426m · 5 min walk
- Chapel Park 607m · 8 min walk
- Jubilee Gardens Park 1551m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Friars Field — Newport52
- Ruperra Close — Newport53
- Vicarage Hill — Newport53
- Glasllwch View — Newport53
- Parklands Close — Newport53
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.