Property Data OutlookNewport
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for Newport
Key indicators for buyers
The Newport market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices are rising at 5.9%, which may favour acting sooner rather than later. Affordability has improved from a peak of 7.5x in 2023 to 6.3x today. Rising rents (£951/mo, +4.7%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in Newport costs 6.3x the local median salary — moderate, improving from a peak of 7.5x in 2023.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Newport is £951, up 4.7% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Newport price of £228,431 with a 25% deposit (£57k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £901 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£901) are £50 less than renting (£951). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £57k — it would take around 8 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
8, DELPHINIUM ROAD, ROGERSTONE NP10 9JF | Semi-detached | £223,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
FLAT 6, THE SERLIO, BAROQUE COURT NP19 0PQ | Flat/Maisonette | £168,000 | 20 Jan 2026 |
21, MAINDEE PARADE NP19 8FJ | Terraced | £110,000 | 20 Jan 2026 |
10, MILLENNIUM WALK NP19 0NU | Terraced | £280,000 | 19 Jan 2026 |
30, FIRBANK AVENUE NP19 7QU | Detached | £150,000 | 19 Jan 2026 |
272, CAERLEON ROAD NP19 7HE | Terraced | £210,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
86, ROYAL OAK DRIVE NP18 1JD | Terraced |
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Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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