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Gaer

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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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 per km².

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

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

Median price£215,000

Price per sq ft£235

Sales (last 12 months)57

Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £265K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £235 per square foot) in Gaer area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gaer over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	5	£308,000	£290	£216,000	£280,000	£313,000	£374,600
Semi-Detached	33	£224,000	£266	£178,000	£210,000	£275,000	£322,000
Terraced	11	£200,000	£199	£172,000	£180,000	£227,500	£252,500
Flats	8	£103,250	£194	£89,150	£97,250	£120,000	£125,200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gaer

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gaer.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£247,500	£95,000	£140,000	£116,000
2017	£205,000	£97,250	£154,975	£126,500
2018	£220,000	£97,975	£167,500	£140,500
2019	£210,000	£100,000	£169,500	£140,000
2020	£240,000	£135,000	£185,000	£147,750
2021	£232,500	£115,000	£194,975	£166,000
2022	£381,000	£107,000	£231,250	£180,500
2023	£380,500	£125,000	£227,500	£196,500
2024	£245,000	£135,000	£235,000	£200,000
2025	£308,000	£115,000	£225,500	£200,000
2026	£295,000	£98,000	£230,000	£192,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gaer.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£158	£173	£152	£99
2017	£184	£152	£161	£128
2018	£200	£172	£181	£149
2019	£216	£179	£192	£147
2020	£213	£184	£206	£150
2021	£223	£189	£213	£172
2022	£258	£164	£245	£182
2023	£332	£178	£234	£205
2024	£262	£209	£241	£224
2025	£272	£193	£264	£199
2026	£275	£198	£250	£186

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

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