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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
44.91(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.19(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.28(+74%)
Shoplifting
9.3(+41%)
Public order
7.91(+21%)
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 69 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 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
Detached21£365,000
Flats6£131,500
Semi-Detached9£300,000
Terraced33£225,000

10 years median price trend in Newport

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

All postcodes in Newport

EX329FD

Abyssinia Terrace

EX328QA

Howard Avenue

EX329BY

Highbury Road

EX329HZ

Brookdale Terrace

EX329EA

Clinton Road

EX329EU

Cherry Grove

EX329JX

Water Lane Close

EX328QJ

Coney Avenue

EX328BE

Old Station Road

EX329AR

Allen Bank

EX329FS

Newport

EX329JG

Cyprus Terrace

EX329DP

Old School Road

EX329JL

Portland Street

EX329BR

Trafalgar Gardens

EX329HR

Victoria Road

EX329DE

Heyswood Avenue

EX329HX

Victoria Close

EX329BX

Barn Close

EX329JW

Broadfield Road

EX329FL

Mount Sandford Green

EX329DH

Landkey Road

EX329JJ

Orchard Road

EX329ED

Corporation Terrace

EX329JN

Broadfield Road

EX329BJ

Elm Place

EX329EH

Chichester Road

EX329FQ

Newport Road

EX329ES

Rumsam Close

EX329BS

Burlington Close

EX329PB

Cherry Arbour

EX329AL

Park Lane

EX329EB

Corporation Crescent

EX329AA

Newport Terrace

Data Sources

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