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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
93
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
39.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bettws Population
8,296
Population density
1,615.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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

Ethnic groups

British
7,459
89.92%
Other White
288
3.47%
African
122
1.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
85
1.02%
Other Asian
40
0.48%
Total population: 8,295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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)

Price distribution by property type for Bettws in the 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£321,500
Flats3£87,000
Semi-Detached17£165,000
Terraced30£170,000

10 years median price trend in Bettws

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bettws.

All postcodes in Bettws

NP207TL

Lambourne Way

NP207UA

Lambourne Crescent

NP207XA

Medway Road

NP207AP

Monnow Way

NP207DL

Medlock Crescent

NP207EH

Medlock Crescent

NP207BB

Frome Walk

NP207DT

Tees Close

NP207LP

Monnow Way

NP207TP

Wye Crescent

NP207XP

Welland Crescent

NP207BJ

Monnow Way

NP207SW

Monnow Way

NP207AT

Tone Close

NP207RA

Mill Heath

NP207SU

Monnow Way

NP207TU

Lea Close

NP207GG

Clos Honddu

NP207RT

Don Close

NP207RU

Monnow Way

NP207XX

Weare Close

NP207AX

Tone Road

NP207BS

Clydach Close

NP207BT

Dart Road

NP207TS

Wye Crescent

NP207ER

Bettws Lane

NP207LX

Shannon Close

NP207XE

Leach Road

NP207XL

Welland Circle

NP206NX

Blaen-Y-Pant Crescent

NP207BY

Lodden Close

NP207EJ

Medlock Close

NP207EB

Ribble Walk

NP207SX

Monnow Way

NP207AE

Itchen Road

NP207BD

Cherwell Walk

NP207DD

Livale Road

NP207DE

Livale Close

NP207DP

Monnow Way

NP207SG

Nidd Close

NP207SS

Monnow Walk

NP207AQ

Monnow Way

NP207XT

Medway Road

NP207TA

Clist Road

NP207BX

Thames Close

NP207GA

Itchen Road

NP207LN

Monnow Way

NP207BU

Dart Road

NP207DA

Tamar Close

NP207GL

Clos Marteg

NP207AD

Bettws Hill

NP207TN

Bettws Shopping Centre

NP207UG

Monnow Way

NP207SY

Monnow Way

NP207AG

Trent Road

NP207XU

Medway Road

NP207XY

Medway Road

NP207DB

Monnow Way

NP207LQ

Monnow Way

NP207AW

Tone Road

NP207DG

Livale Court

NP207DS

Meon Close

NP207UH

Penybryn Close

NP207UJ

The Bryn

NP205EJ

Allt Yr Yn

NP207AY

Tone Square

NP207TX

Lambourne Way

NP207GB

Heol Senni

NP207RW

Bettws Hill

NP207UD

Monnow Way

NP207XF

Torridge Road

Data Sources

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