Pentonville
Newport, Casnewydd - Newport, Wales
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£125,000).
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 22% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£125,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £125,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 10 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Pentonville is located in Newport, near Casnewydd / Newport, Casnewydd - Newport. Crime is a significant concern, with 1013 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 450 violent offences were recorded (44% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Pentonville Post Office (post office, 17m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Queensway Q1) is 145m away. The median property price is £125,000, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 44 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 51/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 40/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Pentonville, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Station Gym 216m · 3 min walk
- Hot Yoga Health 496m · 6 min walk
- Allt-Yr-Yn Tennis Club 553m · 7 min walk
- PureGym 645m · 8 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Newport Community Mental Health Team 196m · 2 min walk
- Albany Medical Centre Newport 311m · 4 min walk
- Wales Laser Clinic 581m · 7 min walk
- YZ Aesthetics 641m · 8 min walk
- Park Square Day Services 772m · 10 min walk
libraries (5)
- Newport Central Library 644m · 8 min walk
- Cwtsh Arts Centre 1038m · 13 min walk
- Llyfrgell Maindee Library 1164m · 15 min walk
- Pillgwenlly Pop Up Library 1663m · 21 min walk
- Pillgwenlly Library 1817m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Chapel Park 663m · 8 min walk
- Clifton Park 716m · 9 min walk
- Jubilee Gardens Park 1173m · 15 min walk
- Belle Vue Park 1285m · 16 min walk
- Kimberley Park 1402m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
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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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