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Sub-area · Lawrence Hill · Newport · Wales

Living in Newport 008B

Part of Lawrence Hill · 1,489 residents

Newport 008B is a sub-area in Lawrence Hill, Newport that skews 50–64 year-old and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £953 a month, up 4.3% on the year. Safety ranks in the bottom quartile of UK sub-areas (76th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£953+4.3%
vs last year
Liveability
69/100
Composite score
Safety
87/100
Higher is safer
Transport
14/100
Transit + walk
Schools
0/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1819%
18–3421%
35–4918%
50–6425%
65+18%
Population1,489
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied
Private rent
Social rent
Flats
Terraced
Semi-detached
Detached
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person28%Couple with children19%Lone parent13%Other4%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 17.40
White91%Asian5%Black1%Mixed2%Other1%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian48%Muslim4%No religion43%Other1%
Country of birth
Born in UK92%
Born outside UK8%
General health (self-reported)
Good81%Fair13%Bad6%
Disability prevalence19%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above31%
Apprenticeship6%
No qualifications16%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Newport 008B?

Newport 008B sits inside Lawrence Hill, part of the wider Newport council area in Wales. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Newport 008B for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Newport 008B?
The median monthly rent across Newport 008B is £953.
How safe is Newport 008B?
Newport 008B has a safety score of 87/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Newport 008B?
Transport score: 14/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Newport 008B part of?
Newport 008B sits inside the Lawrence Hill neighbourhood, in Newport, Wales.