City of Newport: Property, Schools and Retirement Costs
Across the 3 City of Newport locations we cover, the average property price is £293,333 and Band D council tax averages £2,092. Caerleon is the most expensive at £360,000, Newport the least at £250,000.
Across the 3 City of Newport locations we cover, the average property price is £293,333 and Band D council tax averages £2,092. Caerleon is the most expensive at £360,000, Newport the least at £250,000.
Buying a home in City of Newport
The county average is £293,333. Across these locations no schools hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating and no schools are rated Good. School quality is the main reason prices differ between towns a few miles apart.
A 10% deposit on the county average is £29,333. Caerleon runs 23% above that average, so the same deposit reaches further in Newport.
Average property price across City of Newport
Later life and property wealth in City of Newport
Owners aged 55 and over across City of Newport sit on an average £293,333 of property value. Typical release at 65 is around £99,733, and interest compounds against the estate from day one.
Downsizing within the county is the alternative most people skip. It costs fees and stamp duty but carries no compounding interest. Both routes are compared in the town guides below.
Retirement costs across City of Newport
Band D council tax averages £2,092 across these locations. That is £174 a month before anything else. Authorities set their own rate, so the bill can change with a short move.
Housing is the fixed line in any retirement budget. Each town guide converts the local figure into the pot needed to cover it at a 4% withdrawal rate.
Towns at a glance
| Town | Average price | Band D | Good or better schools | Guides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caerleon | £360,000 | £2,080 | 0 | Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions |
| Rogerstone | £270,000 | £2,116 | 0 | Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions |
| Newport | £250,000 | £2,080 | 0 | Mortgage, Equity release, Pensions |
Compare towns directly
Side by side on price, deposit, schools and running costs.
Ask about Caerleon
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
The introduction costs you nothing. If you go ahead, we may be paid a fee by the firm we introduce you to. There is no obligation.
Guides across City of Newport
- Caerleon: School Catchments and House Prices in Caerleon, The Real Cost of Buying a First Home in Caerleon, Downsizing in Caerleon: What You Would Actually Release, Council Tax in Caerleon: What Band D Really Costs
- Newport: School Catchments and House Prices in Newport, City of Newport, The Real Cost of Buying a First Home in Newport, City of Newport, Downsizing in Newport, City of Newport: What You Would Actually Release
- Rogerstone: School Catchments and House Prices in Rogerstone, The Real Cost of Buying a First Home in Rogerstone, Downsizing in Rogerstone: What You Would Actually Release, Council Tax in Rogerstone: What Band D Really Costs
Check broadband before you make an offer in City of Newport
Broadband speeds can vary street by street in City of Newport, so check the exact address before you commit. Ofcom's free checker shows which broadband speeds and mobile coverage are available at any UK property.
We can introduce you to a specialist who can combine your mobile, broadband and utilities into one bill. There's no fee for the introduction.
We don't provide these services ourselves. Switching household bills is not a regulated financial service, so FCA protections and the Financial Ombudsman do not apply. We'll only pass your details to the specialist if you ask us to. See our privacy notice.
Questions people ask
Where are house prices highest in City of Newport?
How much is council tax in City of Newport?
Does That's Family Finance cover the whole of City of Newport?
How do I check broadband speed at a property in City of Newport?
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.