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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 low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
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
24.47(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.69(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.56(+17%)
Public order
8.56(+4%)
Other crime
2.29(+9%)
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

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£194
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £200K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £194 per square foot) in Bettws area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £361,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bettws over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£326,000£262
Semi-Detached16£180,000£193
Terraced33£170,000£192
Flats3£87,000£172

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bettws

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bettws.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,500—£116,000£102,500
2017£263,100£61,000£117,000£100,000
2018£265,000£77,000£131,475£110,000
2019£250,025£75,000£134,975£121,500
2020£263,000£70,000£148,000£130,000
2021£307,500£70,000£147,000£131,250
2022£288,500£88,000£171,000£162,500
2023£305,000£80,000£180,000£154,000
2024£385,000£96,500£168,000£165,000
2025£326,000£116,750£165,000£162,500
2026£343,000£72,000£235,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bettws.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bettws.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212—£137£129
2017£213£100£131£123
2018£197£118£138£126
2019£229£115£155£141
2020£214£163£165£147
2021£242£121£167£150
2022£254£141£201£189
2023£236£138£213£176
2024£280£151£189£190
2025£260£190£193£189
2026£282£163£190£200
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bettws.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bettws in the last year.

All postcodes in Bettws

NP207EF

Medlock Walk

NP207XJ

Welland Crescent

NP207ED

Ribble Walk

NP207GU

Clos Carno

NP207XP

Welland Crescent

NP207DS

Meon Close

NP207SZ

Monnow Way

NP207RS

Yeo Close

NP207BE

Cherwell Walk

NP205PZ

Blaen-Y-Pant Crescent

NP207RQ

Humber Road

NP207UG

Monnow Way

NP207AA

Leach Road

NP207TT

Blackwater Close

NP207ST

Monnow Walk

NP207TW

Lea Close

NP207AH

Rother Close

NP207DY

Monnow Way

NP207EB

Ribble Walk

NP207RU

Monnow Way

NP207TS

Wye Crescent

NP207XT

Medway Road

NP207DQ

Parret Road

NP207AZ

Bettws Lane

NP207XS

Otter Close

NP207TL

Lambourne Way

NP207AF

Leach Road

NP207XX

Weare Close

NP207DL

Medlock Crescent

NP207RW

Bettws Hill

NP207SW

Monnow Way

NP207AW

Tone Road

NP207LY

Monnow Way

NP207AR

Monnow Way

NP207RR

Humber Close

NP207BU

Dart Road

NP207XG

Torridge Road

NP207SA

Monnow Way

NP207LP

Monnow Way

NP207BH

Welland Crescent

NP207GB

Heol Senni

NP207UH

Penybryn Close

NP207LQ

Monnow Way

NP207RT

Don Close

NP207GG

Clos Honddu

NP207SN

Darent Walk

NP207GN

Clos Ennig

NP207UJ

The Bryn

NP207BN

Exe Road

NP207BL

Helford Square

NP207LA

Monnow Way

NP207SX

Monnow Way

NP207AG

Trent Road

NP207RP

Humber Road

NP207DZ

Lambourne Way

NP207SB

Roding Close

NP207GA

Itchen Road

NP207AQ

Monnow Way

NP207UB

Lambourne Walk

NP207XL

Welland Circle

NP207XN

Welland Circle

NP207DD

Livale Road

NP207SJ

Ogmore Crescent

NP207DB

Monnow Way

NP207EG

Brookside

NP207UP

Monnow Way

NP207TH

Lambourne Way

NP207BB

Frome Walk

NP207SS

Monnow Walk

NP207SH

Nidd Walk

NP207TZ

Lambourne Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.