Shaftesbury, Newport
Key facts
Shaftesbury is a UK electoral ward in Newport. Shaftesbury has some of the most affordable housing around Newport. Terraces average £158,000 and semis come in at around £208,000 — both well below neighbouring neighbourhoods.
About Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury has some of the most affordable housing around Newport. Terraces average £158,000 and semis come in at around £208,000 — both well below neighbouring neighbourhoods. You'll find two supermarkets, a pharmacy and bakery within easy reach, plus two primary schools including a Welsh-medium option right here in the neighbourhood. Crime's dropped sharply over the past two years and now sits close to the UK average. Transport costs run 22% below the national figure, which helps your budget stretch further. The neighbourhood is car-dependent with limited buses, though cycle paths and good road links do help. The rental market is largely social housing and settled, which gives the area a stable, community feel.
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