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Walker Point Way

Newport, Casnewydd - Newport, Wales

Residential Mixed character Well-connected Risk: Medium Moderate investment High confidence

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

Who Is This Street For?

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

Best fit: InvestorsFair

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.

Families
Below Average

Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Fair

Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Fair

Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £165,814, but safety (15) needs consideration.

How this is calculated

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

42
Liveability Score
High confidence Based on 52 transactions, 5 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

Weak family fundamentals

Family score 20 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

How Life Works Here

Walker Point Way is located in Newport, near Casnewydd / Newport, Casnewydd - Newport. Crime is a significant concern, with 395 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 178 violent offences were recorded (45% of total). 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 81m away. The median property price is £165,814. Based on 52 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety (area) Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Fair (50)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (58)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Poor (20)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£165,814
Median Price
52
Transactions (2022–2025)
-2.9%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | 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 Walker Point Way, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (4)

hospitals (5)

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libraries (5)

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parks & green spaces (5)

Transport Links

Arthur Street bus_stop81m
Belle Vue Park bus_stop284m
Jeddo Close bus_stop387m
Newport (S Wales) Rail Station rail_station1390m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% 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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