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Living in Marshfield (Newport): Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Marshfield (Newport) is 53/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 88/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 4 scored places sharing the CF3 postcode district, Marshfield (Newport) ranks 2nd.

Safety (95) also clears 80/100. Transport (14), lifestyle (18) and healthcare (20) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Marshfield (Newport) in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CF3 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Marshfield (Newport) scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 24 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Public order 11 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Walk Farm Drive 29 crimes
  2. 2 The Grange 5 crimes
  3. 3 Cambrian Grove 5 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 7.992 · PM2.5 5.647 · PM10 9.046 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital14.8 mi
Southmead Hospital20.2 mi
St Michael's Hospital20.4 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryWILLOWBROOK SURGERY1.3 mi
GP capacity1,571 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
88
Full fibre (FTTP)87.4%
available across Newport
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate62.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.2%Unemployed2.5%Retired23.5%Student4.1%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.5%Skilled & technical30.3%Routine & elementary15.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.6%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.7%
Home ownership87.1%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
72
Council tax Newport · 2025-26
A £1,323
B £1,543
C £1,764
D £1,984
E £2,425
F £2,866
G £3,307
H £3,968
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Pye Corner 3.5 mi
Rogerstone 4.3 mi
Newport 4.8 mi
J29 M4 1.4 mi
J29A A48(M) 1.8 mi
J28 M4 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Marshfield (Newport) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Castleton (Newport) 48 0.8 mi away ⇄
Broadstreet Common 49 2.0 mi away ⇄
Rogerstone 62 4.3 mi away ⇄
Newport (Newport) 70 5.0 mi away ⇄
Machen 50 5.3 mi away ⇄
Cardiff 68 5.4 mi away ⇄
Risca 59 5.6 mi away ⇄
Trethomas 56 5.9 mi away ⇄
Bedwas 66 6.9 mi away ⇄
Caerleon 71 7.2 mi away ⇄
Cwmfelinfach 50 7.4 mi away ⇄
Llanwern 46 7.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Marshfield (Newport) a nice place to live?

Marshfield (Newport) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Marshfield (Newport) is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Marshfield (Newport)?

Marshfield (Newport) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Marshfield (Newport)

CF3 55 ⇄

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