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Shaftesbury & Crindai

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About

Shaftesbury & Crindai is a residential district in Newport's northwest, characterised by post-war housing estates and modern developments. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached homes, with local amenities centred along Shaftesbury Road. It is a practical, functional neighbourhood with several schools and community facilities serving its inhabitants.

A notable feature is the area's proximity to the large, wooded ridge of Coed-y-Gof. This provides accessible green space with walking paths and views across the city. The district is bounded by the A4042, which connects it to other parts of Newport and offers straightforward access to the wider road network for commuting and travel.

Area overview

On average Shaftesbury & Crindai has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 20.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shaftesbury & Crindai is £39,606 per year. Shaftesbury & Crindai is home to around 6,795 people, with a population density of about 3,391.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shaftesbury & Crindai Population
6,795
Population density
3,391.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.87(-27%)
Public order
8.68(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.68(-33%)
Shoplifting
7.51(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.21(-2%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,561
81.83%
Other White
278
4.09%
Other
155
2.28%
Bangladeshi
145
2.13%
African
96
1.41%
Total population: 6,796

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,415
26.23%
No qualifications
1,302
24.13%
Level 3 (A level)
858
15.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
784
14.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
568
10.53%
Total 16+ residents: 5,395

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
818
27.57%
Owns outright
788
26.56%
Other social rented
535
18.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
462
15.57%
Social rents from council
259
8.73%
Total households: 2,967

Property prices in Shaftesbury & Crindai

Median price£182,500
Price per sq ft£203
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £215K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 (about £203 per square foot) in Shaftesbury & Crindai area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shaftesbury & Crindai over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£237,500£255
Semi-Detached19£225,000£239
Terraced45£165,000£190
Flats2£122,500£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shaftesbury & Crindai

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shaftesbury & Crindai.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£74,750£121,250£99,500
2017£190,000£103,500£122,250£105,000
2018£252,000£94,250£142,000£119,000
2019£195,000£96,000£149,000£127,500
2020£200,000£84,000£169,000£131,500
2021£250,000£75,000£180,000£135,000
2022£408,250£117,000£192,000£150,000
2023£238,500£96,250£175,000£150,000
2024£250,500£95,000£185,000£154,138
2025£237,500£100,000£218,750£157,000
2026£145,000£230,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shaftesbury & Crindai.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shaftesbury & Crindai.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£99£132£115
2017£168£135£144£115
2018£160£126£163£131
2019£139£124£164£138
2020£194£120£168£136
2021£217£119£191£156
2022£213£155£230£175
2023£274£156£194£170
2024£245£209£200£171
2025£255£129£233£190
2026£182£219£193
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shaftesbury & Crindai.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Shaftesbury & Crindai in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Shaftesbury & Crindai

Is Shaftesbury & Crindai safe?

Shaftesbury & Crindai records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Shaftesbury & Crindai?

The median sale price in Shaftesbury & Crindai is £182,500 (about £203 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Shaftesbury & Crindai?

Shaftesbury & Crindai scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Shaftesbury & Crindai sits around rank 441 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Shaftesbury & Crindai?

The average household income in Shaftesbury & Crindai is around £39,606 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Shaftesbury & Crindai

NP205NJ

Albany Street

NP209TL

Allt-yr-yn

NP205HT

Glastonbury Close

NP205QE

Blaen-Y-Pant Crescent

NP205PN

Malpas Road

NP205LA

Hoskins Street

NP205QN

Bryn Bevan

NP205PG

Walford Street

NP205QY

Brynglas Road

NP205RE

Ross Street

NP205FZ

Barrack Hill

NP205QS

Brynglas Drive

NP205HQ

Canterbury Close

NP205FD

Rose Street

NP205PE

Goodrich Crescent

NP205QT

Brynglas Close

NP205FT

Upper Power Street

NP209LW

Factory Road

NP205PW

Blaen Y Pant Place

NP209ST

Allt-yr-yn

NP205DS

Comfrey Close

NP205PR

Pant Road

NP209QB

Factory Road

NP205QA

Blaen Y Pant Crescent

NP205LQ

Brynglas Avenue

NP205NQ

Albany Trading Estate

NP205QR

Brynglas Court

NP205FS

Power Street

NP205FQ

Belvedere Terrace

NP209NA

Factory Road

NP205HN

Shaftesbury Walk

NP206GQ

Malpas Road

NP205GN

Barrack Hill

NP205FN

Hopefield

NP205DP

Sorrel Drive

NP205HR

Canterbury Close

NP205RA

Aston Crescent

NP205LZ

Redland Street

NP209LU

Factory Road

NP206GP

Malpas Road

NP206YN

Malpas Road

NP205NA

Redland Street

NP205DU

Allt-Yr-Yn Avenue

NP205PQ

Pant Road

NP209LX

Factory Road

NP201YP

Factory Road

NP205HU

Lyne Road

NP205EZ

Hopefield

NP205DR

Campion Close

NP205HW

Salisbury Close

NP205QW

Brynglas Road

NP205PY

Blaen Y Pant Crescent

NP209HS

Factory Road

NP205FF

Queens Croft

NP205QL

Bryn Bevan

NP205GJ

Harlequin Drive

NP108YG

Factory Road

NP205JG

Lyne Road

NP205FG

Queens Close

NP205JU

Pugsley Street

NP205NL

Glassworks Cottages

NP209LE

Factory Road

NP205FU

Lambert Street

NP205JL

Albany Street

NP204XN

Factory Road

NP209RL

Factory Road

NP209HZ

Factory Road

NP205FP

Bolton Street

NP205RR

Adelaide Street

NP205FE

Dos Cottages

NP209PP

Factory Road

NP205QF

Brynglas Road

NP205XX

Factory Road

NP205LR

Brynglas Avenue

NP205HJ

Queens Hill

NP205FA

Factory Road

NP205PX

Blaen Y Pant Crescent

NP205QG

Brynglas Road

NP205GG

Allt Yr Yn View

NP205FX

Lambert Close

NP209EW

Factory Road

NP209HW

Factory Road

NP205PJ

Malpas Road

NP108YU

Factory Road

NP205LS

Redland Street

NP209NY

Factory Road

NP209RN

Factory Road

NP205HL

Locke Street

NP205PP

Malpas Road

NP108XA

Factory Road

NP209TG

Allt-yr-yn

NP205QU

Brynglas Road

NP205HX

Tetbury Close

NP205GL

Harlequin Court

NP205DT

Colts Foot Close

NP205ZN

Factory Road

NP205NE

Argyle Street

NP209PF

Factory Road

NP205EP

Evesham Court

NP205FL

Canal Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.