Newport (Newport)
Newport (Newport) is a town or village in Gwent, Wales. It has 1 bus stop and the nearest railway station at Severn Tunnel Junction, 5.5 km away. There were around 5 recorded street crimes in June 2026, most commonly violence & sexual offences. This page gathers weather, crime, food hygiene, transport, flood risk, house prices, population, deprivation and your local MP for the Newport (Newport) area — all from official UK open data.
On deprivation, the Monmouthshire area is among the least deprived areas in Wales (WIMD 2019). The wider council area has around 92,957 residents at roughly 110 people per km².
- Council
- Monmouthshire
- County
- Gwent
- Constituency
- Newport East
- Police force
- Gwent
Weather
10°CPatchy rain nearby
- Today: 11° / 8° · 52% rain
- Tomorrow: 11° / 8° · Patchy rain nearby
Source: WeatherAPI
Daylight
Sunrise 07:10Sunset 16:39
9h 29m of daylight today
Next bank holiday: Christmas Day, Fri 25 Dec
Source: sunrise-sunset.org · gov.uk
Air quality
23US AQI · Good
Main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)
Source: WAQI · Newport St Julians Comp School, United Kingdom
Crime
3 reported · August 2026▼ 57% YoY
- Other theft2
- Anti-social behaviour1
Neighbourhood team: Mill · Gwent
Local policing priorities
- Anti-social behaviour
Source: data.police.uk (within ~1 mile)
Road safety
113 reported road collisions (2025)
32 killed or seriously injured · 145 casualties · 12.2 collisions per 10,000 residents
Source: DfT reported road collisions (STATS19)
Food hygiene
39 food businesses within 2 miles
- 28 rated 4–5 ★ (28 top)
- 1 rated 0–2 (poor)
Source: Food Standards Agency
Buses & trains
- Nearest station: Severn Tunnel Junction (5.5 km)
- 1 bus stops within ~½ mile
Live trains from Severn Tunnel Junction (5.5 km):
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Source: OpenStreetMap, National Rail
House prices
£328,937 average▲ 0.9% YoY
Across Monmouthshire · to 2026-08
Source: UK House Price Index (HM Land Registry)
Private rents
£994 average monthly rent▲ 2.3% YoY
- 1 bed £729
- 2 bed £920
- 3 bed £1,065
Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents · to 2026-08
Affordability
8.0× house price to earnings
A typical home costs 8.0 times median annual pay (8.2× for cheaper homes vs lower pay).
Source: ONS house price to workplace earnings ratio · 2025
Fuel prices
- Cheapest petrol: 156.9p · BP (2 km)
- Cheapest diesel: 192.9p · BP (2 km)
6 stations within ~8 miles
Source: CMA fuel price scheme
EV charging
24 charging locations within ~8 km
- 6 with rapid charging (50 kW+)
- Fastest nearby: 350 kW
- Nearest: Hampton By Hilton Newport East (1.5 km)
Source: Open Charge Map
Sport & leisure
- Playgrounds3
Source: OpenStreetMap (within ~1 mile)
Local news
- First Monmouthshire Food Summit brings local food community together· 3 Nov 2026
- Thinking of becoming a County Councillor?· 3 Nov 2026
- Share your experiences to help improve road safety· 2 Nov 2026
- Monmouthshire communities celebrate Wales in Bloom success· 30 Oct 2026
- You can help make a vulnerable child’s Christmas special· 29 Oct 2026
Source: Monmouthshire Council
Population
92,957 residents in Monmouthshire · 110/km²
- Under 16: 16%
- 16–64: 58%
- 65+: 26%
Source: ONS Census 2021 (local authority)
Internal migration
- Moves in from elsewhere in the UK4,813
- Moves out to elsewhere in the UK4,120
- Net moves+693
Residential moves between local authorities (counts of moves, not people) · ONS Internal migration, YE Jun 2025
Deprivation
Among the least deprived areas in Wales
Source: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2019
Council tax
Property band mix
Most homes here are Band D (21% of 44,240)
Source: VOA council-tax stock · MHCLG band levels 2026-27 · £ figures England only
Council control
Labour (minority)
Source: Open Council Data UK (CC BY-SA)
Amenities nearby
- Parks & greens10
Source: OpenStreetMap (within ~1 mile)
Local businesses
5,090 active business enterprises in the area
Source: ONS UK Business Counts (2026)
Jobs
1,059 jobs advertised · £42,045 avg
e.g. Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester, Market Research Field Interviewer Car Required Part-time, Roadside Rescue Mechanic
Source: Adzuna
Local economy
£812 median full-time weekly pay
2.4% of residents aged 16–64 claim unemployment-related benefits
£28,010 disposable income per head (2024)
Source: ONS / Nomis (claimant count · ASHE) · ONS regional GDHI
Energy efficiency
47% of homes rated EPC C or above
Most common band: C · 43,911 certificates
Source: MHCLG EPC statistics
Wellbeing
- Life satisfaction7.6
- Feeling worthwhile8.0
- Happiness yesterday7.6
- Anxiety yesterday (lower is better)3.2
Average rating out of 10 · ONS personal well-being 2022-23
Health services
1 GP surgery · 4 pharmacies in NP26
- Gray Hill Surgery
Source: NHS Organisation Data Service
Local petitions
Open UK Parliament petitions most signed in Newport East:
- Review the law on unfit to plead & reform it to protect victims & public safety215 local signatures · 12,590 nationwide
- Change surrogacy law to recognise intended parents from birth207 local signatures · 113,305 nationwide
- Provide lifelong vet care and financial support for retired service animals130 local signatures · 55,079 nationwide
- Launch a public inquiry into illegal migration in the UK128 local signatures · 78,478 nationwide
- Remove sentence reductions for guilty pleas in controlling and coercive cases118 local signatures · 105,832 nationwide
Source: petition.parliament.uk · as of 2026-10-05
Notable places nearby
Wilcrick · 1.5 kmWilcrick is a hamlet within the administrative boundary of the city of Newport, South Wales, just to the west of Magor and approximately 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Newport city centre. It is within the historic coun…
Magor railway station · 1.7 kmMagor railway station is a former station serving Magor, Monmouthshire, east of the city of Newport and west of Caldicot. It was opened as a broad gauge line with the South Wales Railway in 1850 and closed to passenge…
The Procurator's House, Magor · 1.8 kmThe Procurator's House in Magor, Monmouthshire, Wales, is a large, ruined mansion of the sixteenth-century, standing next to St Mary's Church in the centre of the village. Although of ecclesiastical origin, it is unli…
St Mary's Church, Magor · 1.8 kmThe Church of St Mary stands in the centre of the village of Magor, Monmouthshire, Wales. It was designated a Grade I listed building in 1963. The church is the lead church of the Netherwent Ministry Area, led by Rev…
Magor, Monmouthshire · 1.8 kmMagor is a large village in Monmouthshire, south east Wales, about 9 miles (14 km) west of Chepstow and about 9 miles (14 km) east of Newport. It lies on the Caldicot Levels beside the Severn Estuary, and is in the co…
Magor Marsh · 2.0 kmMagor Marsh is a 36-hectare (90-acre) wetland reserve, located on the Welsh side of the Severn Estuary. It is managed by the Gwent Wildlife Trust. It has a great variety of habitats, including damp hay meadows, sedge…
Source: Wikipedia (text under CC BY-SA)
Nearby towns
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newport (Newport)?
- Newport (Newport) is a town in Gwent, Wales, in the Monmouthshire local authority.
- How deprived is Newport (Newport)?
- The Monmouthshire local authority, which includes Newport (Newport), is among the least deprived areas in Wales on the WIMD 2019.