Newport Central is a ward located in the heart of Newport, the county town of the Isle of Wight. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including Victorian terraces and modern developments. It is close to the town centre, providing easy access to shops, services, and public transport links. The ward also includes some green spaces, such as Church Litten Park, which offers recreational areas for residents.
The ward is home to several schools and community facilities, making it a practical choice for families. Newport Central has a straightforward layout, with main roads connecting it to other parts of the island. While it lacks coastal features, its central position makes it a convenient base for exploring the Isle of Wight. The area has a quiet, local feel, with a focus on everyday amenities rather than tourist attractions.
Area overview
On average Newport Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 192 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Newport Central is £33,704 per year.
Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
192
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Newport Central Population
3,732
Population density
4,790.1 per km²
Demographics
Ethnic groups
British
3,352
89.77%
Other Asian
125
3.35%
Other White
81
2.17%
Chinese
26
0.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.48%
Total population: 3,734
Religion
No religion
1,961
52.55%
Christian
1,413
37.86%
Not answered
237
6.35%
Other religion
40
1.07%
Muslim
39
1.05%
Total population: 3,732
Education (age 16+)
Level 4 qualifications or above
754
24.15%
Level 3 (A level)
631
20.21%
No qualifications
605
19.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
499
15.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
345
11.05%
Total 16+ residents: 3,122
Economic activity (age 16+)
Employed
1,770
56.75%
Retired
692
22.19%
Long-term sick or disabled
203
6.51%
Looking after home or family
118
3.78%
Unemployed
116
3.72%
Total 16+ residents: 3,119
Housing
Housing tenure
Private landlord or letting agency
806
41%
Owns outright
505
25.69%
Owns with a mortgage
344
17.5%
Other social rented
212
10.78%
Other forms of private rent
67
3.41%
Total households: 1,966
Housing type
Terraced
754
38.39%
Purpose-built flat
658
33.5%
Semi-detached
228
11.61%
Commercial building
98
4.99%
Detached
91
4.63%
Total households: 1,964
Property prices in Newport Central
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Newport Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for Newport Central 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 Newport Central over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
2
£532,500
£381,750
£448,750
£616,250
£683,250
Flats
33
£115,000
£69,000
£93,000
£125,000
£175,000
Semi-Detached
6
£210,500
£96,375
£179,750
£237,500
£254,750
Terraced
34
£209,975
£141,500
£181,250
£220,250
£321,725
10 years median price trend
in Newport Central
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newport Central.
