Highfield Road

Newport, Casnewydd - Newport, Wales

Local high street 🏘 Mixed character 🚗 Car + some transit Risk: Low 🚀 Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: At £208,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 55% 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: Investors Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 55% 5-year growth.

👪 Families
Fair

Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and school access (40) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

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

💼 Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

How this is calculated

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

📈 Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 55% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

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

🌳 Retirees
Good

Good with limitations — safe, 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

Possible first step at £208,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

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

63
Liveability Score
Top 0% in Newport Top 0% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 22 transactions

How Life Works Here

Highfield Road is located in Newport, near Casnewydd / Newport, Casnewydd - Newport. Crime levels are below the local average (76 incidents in 12 months). Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (1), community_centre (1), and fast_food (1). The nearest transport stop is 18m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £208,500, with exceptional growth of 55% over five years. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 63 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Good (70)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (93)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (40)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Fair (50)

EPC certificates + estimated efficiency

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£208,500
Median Price
22
Transactions (2015–2025)
+55.0%
5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm

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

Nearby Amenities

Gaer Park Post Office 57m (0.7 min walk)
Spar 59m (0.7 min walk)
The Coffee House 60m (0.8 min walk)
Vibe Hair Studio 70m (0.9 min walk)
Watkins Fish & Chips 72m (0.9 min walk)
A Touch of Spice 80m (1 min walk)
Gaer Road Men's Shed 126m (1.6 min walk)

Transport Links

Highfield Road bus_stop 18m
Gaer Christian Centre bus_stop 73m
Day Nursery bus_stop 89m
Clinc bus_stop 97m
Gaer Park Shops bus_stop 104m
Stratford House bus_stop 152m

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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.