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Llanwern

Llan-wern

Llanwern is one of 21 wards in Newport, home to 3,275 people in 1,314 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £321,000 over the past two years, 37% above the Newport median. On average 35% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 53% above the Newport average.

Ward W05001636 · 160 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026
3,275residentsCensus 2021
£321kmedian sale price405 sales, 24 months
35%green within 500 mpostcode average
82%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes
Llanwern in NewportPostcodes in Llanwern highlighted; the rest of Newport in grey
Map of Newport with Llanwern highlighted

People and homes.

3,275 residents in 1,314 households, next to the Newport average.

20%
aged 15–29
12%
aged 65 and over
84%
owner-occupied homes
7%
privately rented
8%
socially rented
4%
flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Llanwern and Newport.

LlanwernNewport
£181k£245k£309k£373k2024 Q12024 Q22024 Q32024 Q42025 Q12025 Q22025 Q32025 Q42026 Q12026 Q22026 Q3
£181k£245k£309k£373k2024 Q12025 Q12026 Q12026 Q3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Safety.

Police recorded 456 crimes and incidents in Llanwern in the 12 months to Aug 2026: 139 per 1,000 residents, against 145 across Newport.

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Police.uk records crimes by approximate location, not by where victims or offenders live. Busy streets, shops, stations and nightlife record more. Figures are counts, not a measure of personal risk. Rates per resident are higher wherever many people visit but few live, such as city centres.

Source: data.police.uk street-level crime, Gwent Police (Open Government Licence v3.0)

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Llanwern with a published hygiene rating.

27rated food businessesin total
96%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Newport: 92%
1rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)