Ward Close
Newport, Casnewydd - Newport, Wales
Reality check: Affordable entry at £105,000 with cooling market liquidity. Strong 12% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 12% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Moderate investment case — 12% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £105,000, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Ward Close is located in Newport, near Casnewydd / Newport, Casnewydd - Newport. Crime is around average for the area, with 147 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 nearest transport stop is 216m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £105,000, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability.
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 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 Ward Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Pura Vida 1767m · 22 min walk
- Glebelands Cafe 1818m · 23 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Kensington Court Clinic 1114m · 14 min walk
- Belin Centre 1806m · 23 min walk
- Child and Family Psychology Department 1891m · 24 min walk
- Older Adults Outpatient Department 1954m · 24 min walk
libraries (4)
- St Julian's Library 554m · 7 min walk
- Former Caerleon Library 1552m · 19 min walk
- Llyfrgell Maindee Library 1582m · 20 min walk
- Caerleon Library 1736m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Kelly Road Play Area 538m · 7 min walk
- Beechwood Park 548m · 7 min walk
- Woodland Park 815m · 10 min walk
- Loftus Kitchen Garden 1321m · 16 min walk
- School nature reserve 1434m · 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.