NP19Newport

Central Newport & Surrounds

Central Newport & Surrounds investment guide. Average gross yield 5.0%, landlord's market rental demand.

5.0%avg gross yield

£197kavg sold price (843 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

5.0%

+0.5% vs Newport avg (4.5%)

Average Asking Price

£197,000

high confidence (843 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£919

2-bed · 3-bed £1,182 · 6.1% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£240

City avg £251/sqft · 11 below average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in NP19

1-bed

£687

per month

5.4% yield

2-bed

£919

per month

6.1% yield

3-bed

£1,182

per month

6.4% yield

4-bed

£1,325

per month

5.2% yield

Ownership mix

NP19 vs UK average · 25,154 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Distinct tenure mix: 28% owned outright (5pp lower than the UK average of 33%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

28.4%(UK 32.9%)

-4.5pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

32.4%(UK 29.7%)

+2.7pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

19.4%(UK 20.3%)

-0.9pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

19.8%(UK 17.1%)

+2.7pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in NP19

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	6.8%	£179,214	£1,011
Semi-detached →	5.1%	£250,000	£1,059
Detached →	4.1%	£329,175	£1,114
Flat →	7.7%	£134,903	£867

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About Central Newport & Surrounds (NP19, Newport)

NP19 attracts property investors seeking solid rental yields in an accessible South Wales location. With an average gross yield of 5.0% and asking prices around £197,000, the area offers a balanced entry point for portfolio building, particularly for investors targeting multi-bedroom properties where yields reach 6.4%.

The tenant profile is diverse, reflecting strong landlord-favouring demand across the postcode. Three and four-bedroom properties command the highest yields (6.4% and 5.2% respectively), suggesting families form a substantial portion of renters, whilst one and two-bedroom stock attracts professionals and smaller households seeking affordable city-centre accessibility.

Investors should monitor local economic conditions affecting employment and migration patterns, as rental demand strength will largely depend on Newport's wider regeneration trajectory. Additionally, the yield variance across bedroom types (ranging from 5.2% to 6.4%) suggests careful property selection is essential to maximise returns in this competitive market.

Sold Price Trend - NP19

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-9.5% over 2 years

Flip Activity - NP19

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+71.7%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

15 mo

Flip rate

0.3%

of all sales

Recent case studies

stockton road

Terraced

Bought Mar 24

£136k

Sold Sept 25

£172k

18 mo+17.6%*

Gross 26.5%

haisbro avenue

Semi

Bought Jul 24

£172k

Sold Aug 25

£310k

13 mo+71.7%*

Gross 80.8%

dunstable road

Terraced

Bought May 24

£160k

Sold Aug 25

£414k

15 mo+141.0%*

Gross 158.8%

nash grove

Terraced

Bought Jun 24

£130k

Sold Jan 25

£230k

8 mo+75.3%*

Gross 76.9%

albert avenue

Terraced

Bought Sept 23

£105k

Sold Nov 24

£145k

15 mo+38.1%*

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - NP19

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Newport. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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