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About

Bettws is a large residential ward situated on the northwestern edge of Newport. The area is primarily characterised by extensive housing estates, including a significant number of terraced and semi-detached homes built during the mid-20th century. Its landscape is marked by gently rolling hills, with the ward's higher points offering broad views across the surrounding region. Local amenities are focused around several district shopping parades serving the community's day-to-day needs.

The ward contains a substantial amount of green space, with Bettws Lake and its surrounding parkland serving as a central recreational area for walking and fishing. The historical St. David's Church, with its distinctive spire, stands as a local landmark. Bettws is well-connected by major roads like the A4042, which links it to Newport city centre and provides access toward the M4 motorway network for wider travel.

Area overview

On average Bettws has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 39.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bettws is £36,869 per year. Bettws is home to around 8,296 people, with a population density of about 1,615.9 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bettws Population

8,296

Population density

1,615.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

41.47(+13%)

Anti-social behaviour

22.9(+58%)

Criminal damage and arson

16.88(+109%)

Public order

13.38(+50%)

Shoplifting

4.46(-36%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

7,459

89.92%

Other White

288

3.47%

African

122

1.47%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1.02%

Other Asian

0.48%

Total population: 8,295

Economics

No qualifications

2,029

30.98%

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,234

18.84%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,033

15.77%

Level 3 (A level)

938

14.32%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

750

11.45%

Total 16+ residents: 6,549

Housing

Owns outright

852

24.67%

Owns with a mortgage

794

22.99%

Social rents from council

710

20.56%

Other social rented

624

18.07%

Private landlord or letting agency

360

10.43%

Total households: 3,453

Property prices in Bettws

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Bettws area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £326,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bettws over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£321,500	£317,450	£319,250	£323,750	£325,550
Flats	3	£87,000	£77,100	£81,500	£116,750	£140,550
Semi-Detached	17	£165,000	£108,000	£141,000	£192,500	£221,800
Terraced	30	£170,000	£123,650	£151,250	£183,500	£205,775

10 years median price trend in Bettws

All postcodes in Bettws

NP207HL

Church Farm Close

NP207ST

Monnow Walk

NP207AA

Leach Road

NP207DN

Monnow Way

NP207BA

Frome Walk

NP207TW

Lea Close

NP207UL

Monnow Way

NP207GU

Clos Carno

NP207BN

Exe Road

NP207BZ

Avon Close

NP207EG

Brookside

NP207DF

Livale Road

NP207SQ

Darent Close

NP207TZ

Lambourne Crescent

NP207BH

Welland Crescent

NP207XW

Welland Crescent

NP207AL

Itchen Close

NP207LY

Monnow Way

NP207RZ

Allen Close

NP207SR

Monnow Way

NP207TQ

Windrush Close

NP207AR

Monnow Way

NP207TD

Lambourne Way

NP207TR

Wye Crescent

NP207XS

Otter Close

NP207RR

Humber Close

NP207DQ

Parret Road

NP207RY

Tyne Close

NP207XN

Welland Circle

NP207XQ

Waveney Close

NP207XZ

Medway Road

NP207LA

Monnow Way

NP207RB

Mill Heath

NP207RD

Mill Heath

NP207BW

Monnow Way

NP207EA

Ribble Square

NP207TT

Blackwater Close

NP207DY

Monnow Way

NP207EF

Medlock Walk

NP207TH

Lambourne Way

NP207XH

Derwent Court

NP207DZ

Lambourne Way

NP207SB

Roding Close

NP207SF

Bettws

NP207TY

Lambourne Way

NP207AZ

Bettws Lane

NP207DR

Parrett Close

NP207DX

Monnow Way

NP207EL

Cornbrook Road

NP207UB

Lambourne Walk

NP207SH

Nidd Walk

NP207XJ

Welland Crescent

NP207AF

Leach Road

NP207RX

Monnow Way

NP207UN

Lambourne Way

NP207AJ

Trent Road

NP207AS

Helford Square

NP207AU

Tone Close

NP207ED

Ribble Walk

NP207SD

Ogmore Crescent

NP207UE

Monnow Way

NP207XG

Torridge Road

NP207SN

Darent Walk

NP207AB

Bettws Lane

NP207BP

Bettws Hill

NP207SJ

Ogmore Crescent

NP207SP

Darent Road

NP207DH

Livale Walk

NP207DU

Meon Close

NP207DJ

Monnow Way

NP207YA

Bettws Close

NP207BG

Lambourne Way

NP207BL

Helford Square

NP207SL

Mersey Walk

NP207SZ

Monnow Way

NP207AH

Rother Close

NP207BE

Cherwell Walk

NP207XD

Medway Court

NP207YB

Bettws Lane

NP207EP

Monnow Way

NP207GH

Heol Senni

NP207AN

Itchen Road

NP207EQ

Lambourne Way

NP207XB

Medway Close

NP205PZ

Blaen-Y-Pant Crescent

NP207BQ

Monnow Way

NP207EN

Cornbrook Road

NP207XR

Mole Close

NP207EE

Plym Walk

NP207UP

Monnow Way

NP207BR

Elan Close

NP207TB

Clist Walk

NP207DW

Monnow Way

NP207GN

Clos Ennig

NP207RP

Humber Road

NP207SA

Monnow Way

NP207SE

Chelmer Close

NP207RS

Yeo Close

NP207RQ

Humber Road

NP207UF

Monnow Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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