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Shaftesbury

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About

Shaftesbury ward sits on the western bank of the River Usk in central Newport. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. Its streets form a grid pattern leading down towards the riverfront and the city's main commercial districts. The ward includes a significant portion of the city centre's retail and administrative core, blending housing with business premises.

A notable local landmark is the Victorian-era Shaftesbury Methodist Church on Stow Hill. The ward contains several green spaces, including parts of Belle Vue Park, which offers formal gardens and views. The area is directly served by Newport railway station, a major transport hub for South Wales, connecting the community to broader regional networks.

Area overview

On average Shaftesbury has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shaftesbury is £39,606 per year. Shaftesbury is home to around 5,243 people, with a population density of about 3,205.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shaftesbury Population
5,243
Population density
3,205 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.29(-4%)
Shoplifting
18.5(+167%)
Public order
13.35(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.97(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.3(+27%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,371
83.37%
Other White
247
4.71%
Other
138
2.63%
African
70
1.34%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
57
1.09%
Total population: 5,243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,109
26.14%
No qualifications
1,021
24.07%
Level 3 (A level)
689
16.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
614
14.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
438
10.33%
Total 16+ residents: 4,242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
716
30.93%
Owns outright
653
28.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
383
16.54%
Other social rented
258
11.14%
Social rents from council
213
9.2%
Total households: 2,315

Property prices in Shaftesbury

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Shaftesbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,500 up to £313,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shaftesbury 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 Shaftesbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£240,000
Flats1£100,000
Semi-Detached17£202,500
Terraced43£157,000

10 years median price trend in Shaftesbury

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

All postcodes in Shaftesbury

NP205NL

Glassworks Cottages

NP205GN

Barrack Hill

NP205JU

Pugsley Street

NP205PA

Malpas Road

NP205QQ

Brynglas Drive

NP205QR

Brynglas Court

Data Sources

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