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About

Newport ward sits on the southern bank of the River Tees in Middlesbrough. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. Its main thoroughfare is Newport Road, a long-established local high street with various independent shops and services. The ward includes the historic St. Paul's Church, a notable local landmark with a distinctive spire visible from surrounding streets.

The area is home to the Newport Community Hub, which serves as a focal point for local activities. Industrial heritage is evident in the remaining structures near the riverside, reflecting the ward's historical role. Open space is provided by the local playing fields off Derwent Street. Residential streets are typically arranged in a tight grid pattern, a layout common to many parts of central Middlesbrough.

Area overview

On average Newport has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 329 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.8× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 33.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newport is £31,672 per year. There are 4 schools in Newport: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Newport is home to around 10,776 people, with a population density of about 5,005.3 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
329
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newport Population
10,776
Population density
5,005.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
149.59(+287%)
Anti-social behaviour
92.15(+322%)
Public order
42.59(+420%)
Criminal damage and arson
33.78(+196%)
Shoplifting
27.47(+135%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,395
50.07%
African
1,103
10.24%
Pakistani
1,005
9.33%
Other White
816
7.57%
Indian
650
6.03%
Total population: 10,775

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,656
31.81%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,136
25.58%
Level 3 (A level)
1,083
12.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
892
10.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
889
10.65%
Total 16+ residents: 8,350

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,117
46.39%
Owns outright
737
16.15%
Other social rented
588
12.89%
Owns with a mortgage
483
10.59%
Social rents from council
467
10.23%
Total households: 4,563

Property prices in Newport

Median price£74,500
Price per sq ft£88
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£64K – £87K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £74,500 (about £88 per square foot) in Newport area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £175,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newport over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£95,000£112
Terraced78£73,533£86
Flats1£60,000£66

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newport

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newport.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£63,500£49,500
2017£88,000£48,000
2018£93,750£50,000
2019£79,000£47,000
2020£47,500
2021£96,999£50,000
2022£90,000£65,000
2023£70,000
2024£105,000£74,000
2025£95,000£75,000
2026£67,000£71,533
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newport.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newport.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£67£60
2017£106£62
2018£120£61
2019£92£62
2020£58
2021£123£62
2022£121£80
2023£87
2024£142£90
2025£121£88
2026£76£83
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newport.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newport in the last year.

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.