Jamaica Circle

Newport, Casnewydd - Newport, Wales

Local high street Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Medium Starter home High confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for families (below average).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

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

Families
Below Average

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%

Young Professionals
Good

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

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Fair

Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — 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

Good entry point at £116,750, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

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

53
Liveability Score
Top 12% in NewportTop 24% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 28 transactions

How Life Works Here

Jamaica Circle is located in Newport, near Casnewydd / Newport, Casnewydd - Newport. Crime is around average for the area, with 168 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 40% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including community_centre (4), convenience (1), and fast_food (1). The closest is Duffryn Community Centre (community centre, 44m). The nearest transport stop is 163m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £116,750, though prices have fallen 38% over five years. Based on 28 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 12% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Below Average (40)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (75)

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 Good (60)

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

£116,750
Median Price
28
Transactions (2014–2025)
-38.1%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm

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

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Nearby Amenities

Duffryn Community Centre44m (0.6 min walk)
One2one Companionship Centre45m (0.6 min walk)
Duffryn Community link45m (0.6 min walk)
Community cycle care club51m (0.6 min walk)
Nisa Duffryn Shopping Centre54m (0.7 min walk)
Tredegar House Library57m (0.7 min walk)
Twinz Fish Bar58m (0.7 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Jamaica Circle, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

hospitals (1)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (3)

Transport Links

Tredegar House Park and Ride bus_stop163m
Nightingale Court bus_stop172m
Steeplechase Road bus_stop393m
Panasonic bus_stop398m
Kestrel Way bus_stop398m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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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