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About

Newport ward is situated on the northern edge of Barnstaple, the main town of North Devon. The area encompasses residential neighbourhoods and local commercial streets, serving as a community for people living near the town centre. Its boundaries include the River Taw to the west, providing a distinct edge to the ward.

The area contains a mix of housing types and several schools. A specific local feature is the historic Newport Arch, a surviving medieval gate that once formed part of the town's defences. Green spaces are found along the riverfront, offering walking routes with views across the Taw estuary towards the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Newport has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newport is £45,751 per year. There are 3 schools in Newport: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newport is home to around 5,054 people, with a population density of about 2,964.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newport Population
5,054
Population density
2,964.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.12(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.52(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.66(+94%)
Shoplifting
9.7(+45%)
Public order
7.32(+11%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,705
93.06%
Other White
153
3.03%
White and Asian (mixed)
31
0.61%
Indian
23
0.45%
African
21
0.42%
Total population: 5,056

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,211
29.42%
Level 3 (A level)
762
18.51%
No qualifications
714
17.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
649
15.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
432
10.5%
Total 16+ residents: 4,116

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
758
35.11%
Owns with a mortgage
650
30.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
395
18.3%
Other social rented
252
11.67%
Social rents from council
51
2.36%
Total households: 2,159

Property prices in Newport

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £249,500 in Newport area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £730,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newport 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£421,000
Flats4£119,000
Semi-Detached7£300,000
Terraced38£211,500

10 years median price trend in Newport

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

All postcodes in Newport

EX320HG

Landkey Road

EX322JA

Rumsam Road

EX329BD

Trafalgar Lawn

EX329BN

Clinton Terrace

EX329DG

Shrubbery Close

EX329DR

Convent Close

EX329JJ

Orchard Road

EX329LN

Hughes Avenue

EX329DF

Fairacre Avenue

EX329JQ

Orchard Road

EX329FR

Aquamarine Drive

EX329JA

Victoria Street

EX329JL

Portland Street

EX329PA

The Pollards

EX329DY

Orchard Terrace

EX329DZ

Fortescue Road

EX329AN

Congrams Close

EX328QA

Howard Avenue

EX329ER

Rumsam Road

EX328NX

Eastern Avenue

EX329JU

Cater Road

EX329EL

Style Close

EX329JS

Gloster Road

EX329EH

Chichester Road

EX328QZ

Coney Avenue

EX329AJ

Park Lane

EX329BA

Newport Road

EX329ET

Willow Tree Road

EX329BY

Highbury Road

EX329DE

Heyswood Avenue

EX329JF

Cyprus Terrace

EX329BU

Burlington Grove

EX329FF

Rumsam Meadows

EX329BH

Abyssinia Terrace

EX329BQ

Newport Road

EX329PD

Coppice Gate

EX329PF

Saxons Croft

EX329BR

Trafalgar Gardens

EX329AS

Prospect Place

EX329BG

Newport Road

EX329JE

Victoria Street

EX329EU

Cherry Grove

EX328BE

Old Station Road

EX329DX

South Park

EX329JD

Victoria Street

EX329PG

Fallow Fields

EX329DJ

Church Grove

EX329PE

Coppice Gate

EX329DU

Clarence Place

EX329FD

Abyssinia Terrace

EX329FL

Mount Sandford Green

EX329EB

Corporation Crescent

EX329EX

Villa Close

EX329HZ

Brookdale Terrace

EX329DH

Landkey Road

EX329FP

Garden Green

EX329JX

Water Lane Close

EX329LA

Landkey Road

EX329LQ

Newport Road

EX329PB

Cherry Arbour

EX329EF

Bishops Tawton Road

EX329HR

Victoria Road

EX329HY

Portmarsh Lane

EX329JW

Broadfield Road

EX329LP

Fairacre Avenue

EX329DT

South Street

EX329EE

Corporation Street

EX329EJ

Chichester Close

EX329JZ

Gloster Road

EX328PB

Old Station Road

EX329BE

Newport Road

EX329AQ

Rock Park Terrace

EX329EQ

Bishop's Tawton Road

EX329JP

Norfolk Terrace

EX328QJ

Coney Avenue

EX329EY

Rumsam Gardens

EX329HX

Victoria Close

EX329EN

Rumsam Road

EX329JG

Cyprus Terrace

EX329AW

Rock Gardens

EX329LW

Hughes Avenue

EX329BJ

Elm Place

EX329AL

Park Lane

EX329DD

St Johns Lane

EX329DQ

Merrylees Drive

EX329FA

St Josephs Close

EX329AU

Springfield Avenue

EX329DL

Hollowtree Court

EX329BB

Newport Terrace

EX329EG

Pill Lane

EX329FB

Fortescue Road

EX329FH

Church Grove

EX329HB

Wayfaring

EX329EW

Rumsam Road

EX329ES

Rumsam Close

EX329BW

Landkey Road

EX329HU

Victoria Lawn

EX329JB

Victoria Street

EX329JN

Broadfield Road

EX329DP

Old School Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.