Old Cardiff Road
Newport, Casnewydd - Newport, Wales
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £177,000, but environment (35) is below average.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (40). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £177,000, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Old Cardiff Road is located in Newport, near Casnewydd / Newport, Casnewydd - Newport. Crime is around average for the area, with 101 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 54% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Heron Foods (supermarket, 50m). The nearest transport stop is 19m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £177,000, though prices have fallen 14% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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 7 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Old Cardiff Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Everlast Gyms 1135m · 14 min walk
- School Gym 1207m · 15 min walk
- Connect Centre 1531m · 19 min walk
- Stow Park Lawn Tennis Club 1775m · 22 min walk
hospitals (5)
- St. Brides Medical Care Centre 1426m · 18 min walk
- St Woolos Hospital 1633m · 20 min walk
- Royal Gwent Hospital 1709m · 21 min walk
- Minor Injuries Unit 1782m · 22 min walk
- Diabetes Centre 1837m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- Tredegar House Library 1251m · 16 min walk
- Cwtsh Arts Centre 1601m · 20 min walk
- Pillgwenlly Pop Up Library 1973m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Tredegar Park Recreation Ground 882m · 11 min walk
- Tredegar House Park 1232m · 15 min walk
- Belle Vue Park 1400m · 18 min walk
- Coed Melyn Park 1482m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
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- Augustus John Close — Newport48
- Cwrt y March — Newport47
- Broadway — Newport50
- Portskewett Mews — Newport50
- B4596 — Newport46
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.
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