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Llanwern

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About

Llanwern ward is located in the southeast of Newport, bordering the River Severn estuary. The area is primarily residential, with housing developments and local amenities serving the community. Its landscape is characterised by flat, low-lying land, with significant areas of open space and fields. The ward includes the village of Llanwern itself, which has a distinct historical centre separate from the more modern housing.

A major feature of the area is the large, now decommissioned Llanwern steelworks site, which has dominated the local landscape for decades. The ongoing redevelopment of these extensive industrial lands is a long-term transformation project. The area is also known for its network of drainage channels and reens, managing the water levels in this coastal plain. Llanwern High School serves as a secondary education hub for the wider eastern Newport area.

Area overview

On average Llanwern has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Llanwern is £53,590 per year. Llanwern is home to around 3,275 people, with a population density of about 75.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Llanwern Population
3,275
Population density
75.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.95(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.74(+6%)
Public order
10.99(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.16(+25%)
Burglary
4.58(+96%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,836
86.62%
Other White
121
3.7%
Indian
49
1.5%
African
47
1.44%
Pakistani
32
0.98%
Total population: 3,274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,056
40.55%
Level 3 (A level)
508
19.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
360
13.82%
No qualifications
300
11.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
192
7.37%
Total 16+ residents: 2,604

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
780
59.23%
Owns outright
328
24.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
80
6.07%
Other social rented
75
5.69%
Social rents from council
25
1.9%
Total households: 1,317

Property prices in Llanwern

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £299,998 in Llanwern area, with individual transactions ranging from £178,500 up to £780,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Llanwern 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 Llanwern over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£375,000
Flats2£190,000
Semi-Detached44£279,500
Terraced19£250,000

10 years median price trend in Llanwern

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

Data Sources

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