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Highfield Road

Newport, Casnewydd - Newport, Wales

Local high street Urban, active Well-connected 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: InvestorsExcellent

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

Transport (50) and walkability (75) 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
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 (50) or environment (35) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

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

64
Liveability Score
Top 0% in NewportTop 1% 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 closest is Gaer Park Post Office (post office, 57m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 18m away. 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 64 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. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Good (70)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (93)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Fair (50)

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 Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

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)

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Nearby Amenities

Gaer Park Post Office57m (0.7 min walk)
Spar59m (0.7 min walk)
The Coffee House60m (0.8 min walk)
Vibe Hair Studio70m (0.9 min walk)
Watkins Fish & Chips72m (0.9 min walk)
A Touch of Spice80m (1 min walk)
Gaer Road Men's Shed126m (1.6 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

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

gyms & sports centres (4)

hospitals (5)

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libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (4)

Transport Links

Highfield Road bus_stop18m
Gaer Christian Centre bus_stop73m
Gaer Park Shops bus_stop85m
Day Nursery bus_stop89m
Clinc bus_stop97m
Pye Corner Rail Station rail_station1465m

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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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