Sidney Street
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.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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 £167,500, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 15 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £167,500 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Sidney Street 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 dominate reports. 450 violent offences were recorded (44% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Civic Centre Btm Car Park) is 221m away. The median property price is £167,500. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 46/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 38/100. 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), 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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Sidney Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Hot Yoga Health 330m · 4 min walk
- Station Gym 441m · 6 min walk
- PureGym 679m · 8 min walk
- Allt-Yr-Yn Tennis Club 724m · 9 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Albany Medical Centre Newport 262m · 3 min walk
- Newport Community Mental Health Team 389m · 5 min walk
- Wales Laser Clinic 461m · 6 min walk
- St Woolos Hospital 482m · 6 min walk
- Park Square Day Services 542m · 7 min walk
libraries (5)
- Cwtsh Arts Centre 548m · 7 min walk
- Newport Central Library 638m · 8 min walk
- Pillgwenlly Pop Up Library 1412m · 18 min walk
- Llyfrgell Maindee Library 1482m · 18 min walk
- Pillgwenlly Library 1575m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Clifton Park 406m · 5 min walk
- Chapel Park 510m · 6 min walk
- Belle Vue Park 819m · 10 min walk
- Courtybella Gardens 1497m · 19 min walk
- Kimberley Park 1771m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Canal Parade — Newport38
- Granville Street — Newport38
- Kingsmill Lane — Newport39
- Pump Street — Newport39
- William Lovett Gardens — Newport38
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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