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About

Gaer sits on the western edge of Newport, bordering the River Ebbw. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced streets. Local shopping needs are met by a small cluster of convenience stores and takeaways along Gaer Road.

A prominent feature is the large, grassy hill of Gaer Park, which offers views across the city. At its summit stands the visible remains of a Roman fort, a historical marker of the area's long-standing strategic position near the river crossing.

Area overview

On average Gaer has None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gaer is £42,951 per year. Gaer is home to around 5,781 people, with a population density of about 2,627.0 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

N/A

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Gaer Population

5,781

Population density

2,627 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

17.3(-49%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.86(-24%)

Public order

5.54(-33%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.84(-34%)

Shoplifting

4.67(-27%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

5,066

87.65%

Other White

140

2.42%

Indian

1.49%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1.16%

Pakistani

0.97%

Total population: 5,780

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,257

26.24%

No qualifications

1,124

23.46%

Level 3 (A level)

768

16.03%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

698

14.57%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

522

10.9%

Total 16+ residents: 4,791

Housing

Owns outright

899

34.47%

Owns with a mortgage

762

29.22%

Other social rented

359

13.77%

Social rents from council

274

10.51%

Private landlord or letting agency

214

8.21%

Total households: 2,608

Property prices in Gaer

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Gaer area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £376,000.

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 Gaer over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	12	£112,500	£90,950	£103,625	£118,125	£123,600
Detached	4	£310,500	£284,200	£301,000	£316,000	£323,200
Terraced	13	£200,000	£159,000	£180,000	£215,000	£250,000
Semi-Detached	36	£233,000	£178,750	£200,750	£290,125	£328,750

10 years median price trend in Gaer

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

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

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