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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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Newport Population

5,054

Population density

2,964.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

4,705

93.06%

Other White

153

3.03%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.61%

Indian

0.45%

African

0.42%

Total population: 5,056

Economics

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

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

2.36%

Total households: 2,159

Property prices in Newport

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £250,500 in Newport area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £730,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	23	£421,000	£297,775	£347,500	£491,250	£681,750
Flats	3	£115,000	£112,300	£113,500	£119,000	£122,200
Semi-Detached	7	£300,000	£184,500	£246,250	£332,500	£477,000
Terraced	37	£213,000	£174,500	£200,000	£247,500	£327,400

10 years median price trend in Newport

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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