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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Newport is £237,500 (around £261 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £183,375 and £331,250. There are 2 schools in Newport: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 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

Median price: £237,500
Price per sq ft: £261
Sales (last 12 months): 60
Typical range (middle 50%): £183K – £331K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 (about £261 per square foot) in Newport area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,570 up to £560,000.

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
Detached16£367,500£318
Semi-Detached9£240,000£267
Terraced31£200,000£217
Flats4£157,500£219

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£280,000£110,000£193,000£171,500
2017£300,250£130,000£239,950£163,000
2018£367,001£112,000£252,500£167,500
2019£335,000£90,750£273,750£169,500
2020£342,500£115,000£250,000£176,000
2021£415,000£133,250£291,250£195,000
2022£435,000£116,250£280,000£214,000
2023£427,500£137,500£315,000£215,500
2024£412,500£175,000£245,000£210,000
2025£365,000£123,000£300,000£216,500
2026£410,000£137,500£232,166£180,000
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£244£188£210£167
2017£250£209£219£174
2018£244£216£227£193
2019£251£221£213£194
2020£251£189£221£190
2021£290£227£270£206
2022£336£238£288£234
2023£390£228£268£231
2024£313£228£289£238
2025£318£216£319£238
2026£325£219£264£207
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 North Devon district.

Band A£1,761
Band B£2,055
Band C£2,349
Band D£2,642
Band E£3,229
Band F£3,817
Band G£4,404
Band H£5,284

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

Caroline Frances Herringham Leaver

Newport - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Louisa Catherine Emma York

Newport - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats