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About

Newport ward encompasses the village of Newport and its surrounding rural landscape. The area is characterised by a mix of residential streets and agricultural land, with the main railway line running through it. The village centre contains a range of local shops and services catering to residents. The ward's geography includes areas of open farmland and smaller settlements beyond the main village hub.

The community is served by several local institutions, including a primary school and a parish church. The River Cam flows through the northern part of the ward, influencing the local topography. Newport's railway station provides a direct connection to London, which has historically shaped development patterns. The ward contains areas of historical interest, including some listed buildings and traditional Essex timber-framed structures.

Area overview

On average Newport has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 14.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newport is £79,821 per year. The median sale price in Newport is £495,000 (around £410 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £365,000 and £715,000. There are 3 schools in Newport: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Newport is home to around 4,129 people, with a population density of about 160.5 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
14.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newport Population
4,129
Population density
160.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.92(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.12(-35%)
Other theft
3.15(-42%)
Burglary
3.15(+13%)
Public order
1.94(-62%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,773
91.31%
Other White
134
3.24%
Irish
56
1.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.65%
Indian
19
0.46%
Total population: 4,132

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,289
38.44%
Level 3 (A level)
584
17.42%
No qualifications
487
14.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
484
14.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
292
8.71%
Total 16+ residents: 3,353

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
614
36.05%
Owns with a mortgage
577
33.88%
Social rents from council
171
10.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
150
8.81%
Other social rented
112
6.58%
Total households: 1,703

Property prices in Newport

Median price: £495,000
Price per sq ft: £410
Sales (last 12 months): 45
Typical range (middle 50%): £365K – £715K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 (about £410 per square foot) in Newport area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £1,150,000.

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
Detached22£717,500£417
Semi-Detached11£525,000£399
Flats1£495,950£688
Terraced11£355,000£407

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newport

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newport.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£535,000—£365,000£285,000
2017£600,000£325,000£445,000£300,000
2018£696,200—£352,750£300,000
2019£705,000£173,000£391,750£277,000
2020£555,000£395,000£443,750£298,750
2021£671,000£430,000£515,000£345,000
2022£880,000£423,750£500,000£497,500
2023£792,500£420,000£525,000£362,000
2024£729,975£452,500£550,000£365,000
2025£715,000£487,975£425,000£375,000
2026£720,000—£450,000£395,625
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.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£370—£307£332
2017£353£373£350£371
2018£355—£385£378
2019£362£280£342£314
2020£354£413£360£355
2021£407£416£397£390
2022£414£462£430£378
2023£410£441£459£411
2024£441£445£409£403
2025£424£576£371£452
2026£405—£410£417
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Uttlesford district.

Band A£1,556
Band B£1,815
Band C£2,075
Band D£2,334
Band E£2,852
Band F£3,371
Band G£3,890
Band H£4,668

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Newport ward.

Local councillors

Judy Emanuel

Newport - Elected 4 May 2023

Residents for Uttlesford

Neil Hargreaves

Newport - Elected 4 May 2023

Residents for Uttlesford