Preston Avenue
Newport, Casnewydd - Newport, Wales
Reality check: At £235,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 28% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 28% 5-year growth.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (19/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 28% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (19) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £235,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (19) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 28% over 5 years, but environment scores only 19/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Preston Avenue is located in Newport, near Casnewydd / Newport, Casnewydd - Newport. Crime levels are below the local average (29 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 91m away. The median property price is £235,000, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 51 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 12% within its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Preston Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Stow Park Lawn Tennis Club 216m · 3 min walk
- Allt-Yr-Yn Tennis Club 924m · 12 min walk
- Hot Yoga Health 1145m · 14 min walk
- Station Gym 1213m · 15 min walk
hospitals (5)
- St Woolos Hospital 908m · 11 min walk
- Newport Community Mental Health Team 985m · 12 min walk
- Albany Medical Centre Newport 1057m · 13 min walk
- Wales Laser Clinic 1268m · 16 min walk
- Royal Gwent Hospital 1292m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Cwtsh Arts Centre 464m · 6 min walk
- Newport Central Library 1452m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Coed Melyn Park 987m · 12 min walk
- Clifton Park 1146m · 14 min walk
- Belle Vue Park 1152m · 14 min walk
- Chapel Park 1302m · 16 min walk
- Kimberley Park 1882m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
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- Ridgeway Crescent — Newport53
- Claremont — Newport51
- Catalpa Close — Newport50
- Larch Grove — Newport51
- Penllyn Avenue — Newport53
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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