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Bishton and Langstone

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About

Bishton and Langstone ward lies in the northeastern part of Newport, bordering the city's rural fringe. The area is primarily residential, characterised by modern housing estates and some older village cores. It contains significant green spaces, including areas of farmland and the playing fields of Langstone Leisure Park. The ward is bounded by the M4 motorway to the north, which defines its edge and provides a major transport link.

The geography is defined by the Nedern Brook, a tributary of the River Usk, which flows through the area. A notable local landmark is the historic Twmbarlwm hillfort, an ancient Iron Age site situated on the ridge to the north, offering views over the ward. The presence of Newport's main crematorium and cemetery within its boundaries is a distinct aspect of the local landscape. Development pressure from the city continues to shape its semi-rural character.

Area overview

On average Bishton and Langstone has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bishton and Langstone is £56,325 per year. Bishton and Langstone is home to around 6,954 people, with a population density of about 186.8 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bishton and Langstone Population
6,954
Population density
186.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.44(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.79(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.18(-16%)
Public order
5.46(-34%)
Other theft
4.31(-6%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,190
89.1%
White and Asian (mixed)
182
2.62%
Other White
137
1.97%
Pakistani
135
1.94%
Indian
57
0.82%
Total population: 6,947

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,156
38.09%
No qualifications
983
17.37%
Level 3 (A level)
870
15.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
777
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
474
8.37%
Total 16+ residents: 5,660

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,161
41.32%
Owns with a mortgage
1,076
38.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
213
7.58%
Other social rented
161
5.73%
Social rents from council
147
5.23%
Total households: 2,810

Property prices in Bishton and Langstone

Median price£358,250
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£223K – £493K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £358,250 (about £283 per square foot) in Bishton and Langstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bishton and Langstone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached56£420,000£304
Semi-Detached11£273,000£299
Terraced19£195,000£227

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bishton and Langstone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishton and Langstone.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£344,950£142,498£110,500
2017£311,500£176,500£108,000
2018£352,500£220,750£143,900
2019£337,500£229,000£140,000
2020£340,000£225,000£152,500
2021£425,000£225,000£167,475
2022£474,000£210,000£185,000
2023£441,500£227,500£195,000
2024£410,000£295,000£186,250
2025£422,500£255,000£205,000
2026£550,000£212,500£202,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishton and Langstone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishton and Langstone.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219£143£138
2017£222£197£145
2018£244£214£171
2019£255£214£172
2020£257£233£173
2021£266£242£199
2022£311£245£224
2023£310£251£222
2024£322£273£225
2025£305£284£227
2026£310£317£237
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishton and Langstone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bishton and Langstone in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Bishton and Langstone

Is Bishton and Langstone safe?

Bishton and Langstone records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bishton and Langstone?

The median sale price in Bishton and Langstone is £358,250 (about £283 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Bishton and Langstone?

Bishton and Langstone scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bishton and Langstone sits around rank 1,457 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bishton and Langstone?

The average household income in Bishton and Langstone is around £56,325 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bishton and Langstone?

Bishton and Langstone is represented by 2 elected councillors: Ray Mogford (Conservative and Unionist Party) and William James Routley (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Bishton and Langstone

NP263BE

Pike Cottages

NP263AW

Greenmeadow Drive

NP182HU

Beech Close

NP182NY

Priory Grove

NP263BR

Wentwood Drive

NP182EA

Moor View

NP182NG

Langstone Court Road

NP182JF

Priory Crescent

NP182EX

Willow Drive

NP182LH

Langstone Business Village

NP182NB

Park End

NP182JN

Chepstow Road

NP182ES

Woodland Road

NP182DE

Chepstow Road

NP263FF

Lime Kiln Court

NP182NT

The Nurseries

NP182AA

Chepstow Road

NP182ET

Maple Close

NP182AL

Laburnum Gardens

NP263BG

South View

NP263AY

Chepstow Road

NP182JY

Arch Cottages

NP182JL

Tregarn Close

NP263BN

Bishton and Langstone

NP182BP

Magor Road

NP182JR

Chepstow Road

NP263AJ

Chepstow Road

NP182NR

The Glen

NP263AH

Rose Cottages

NP182NW

Stockwood Close

NP182JU

Old Roman Road

NP182EZ

Waltwood Road

NP263AG

Seymour Avenue

NP182AJ

Greenfields View

NP263GB

Chepstow Road

NP182LF

Carpenter Close

NP263JR

Meadowlands Close

NP182BG

Grenadier Drive

NP182EW

Larch Grove

NP182LE

Miller Close

NP182ED

Pencoed Lane

NP263AB

Greenmeadow Drive

NP182EY

Waltwood Road

NP182HQ

Waltwood Road

NP182HS

Waltwood Road

NP182JA

Birch Grove

NP181JS

Abernant Road

NP182ND

Old Chepstow Road

NP182AN

Maplewood

NP182LB

Shepherd Drive

NP182NX

Chepstow Road

NP182JB

Birch Grove

NP263AE

Duckpool Lane

NP263BJ

Bishton and Langstone

NP182AD

Llandevaud Lane

NP263JS

Greenmeadow Drive

NP182HA

Waltwood Road

NP182HG

Waltwood Park Drive

NP182NS

Stockwood View

NP263BL

Tabernacle Road

NP182HD

Waltwood Park Drive

NP182NE

Langstone Court Road

NP263JQ

Greenmeadow Drive

NP263BS

Castle Rise

NP182JJ

Tregarn Court

NP263BD

St Bride's Road

NP182HZ

Birch Grove

NP182LX

Chepstow Road

NP182NU

Silure Way

NP182AB

Hendrew Lane

NP182JP

Chepstow Road

NP263AZ

Castle Rise

NP182LJ

Bishton and Langstone

NP182JE

Priory Way

NP182JW

Old Roman Road

NP182QJ

Blossom Grove

NP182HW

Birch Grove

NP263AD

Chepstow Road

NP182LQ

Rosecroft Drive

NP182NA

Park End

NP182ER

Bishton and Langstone

NP182NJ

Chepstow Road

NP182HP

Waltwood Road

NP263GA

Bareland Street

NP182LD

Cooper Close

NP182JQ

Langstone Rise

NP182HJ

Langstone Business Village

NP182HT

Elm Close

NP182HF

Waltwood Park Drive

NP182AH

Bramble Way

NP182HR

Ashgrove

NP263BT

Roundwood Close

NP263BA

Millbrook Lane

NP182BL

Bailey Crescent

NP263AQ

Greenmeadow Drive

NP182BN

Monolith Court

NP194QZ

Bishton Road

NP263AF

Seymour Rise

NP263BQ

Church Terrace

NP263DA

Wilcrick Lane

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.