City Pop. 2,802

Living in Newport (Uttlesford): Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newport (Uttlesford) scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Newport (Uttlesford) most outperforms the national norm: 34/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Among the 12 scored places sharing the CB11 postcode district, Newport (Uttlesford) ranks 2nd.

Safety (92) and economic health (80) sit at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: lifestyle (20) and schools (25). That puts Newport (Uttlesford) in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see CB11 postcode district.

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Newport (Uttlesford) scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
54.6 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 74 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Other crime 11 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Street 11 crimes
  2. 2 Gaces Acre 11 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 10 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.8 µg/m³
72
Green Space 47
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
25
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Joyce Frankland Academy, NewportSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Newport Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus12.8 mi
Princess Alexandra Hospital15 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge15.8 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,657 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
56
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Uttlesford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 83 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired25.6%Student3.6%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.1%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary17.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.5%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership70%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Uttlesford · 2026-27
A £1,556
B £1,815
C £2,075
D £2,334
E £2,853
F £3,371
G £3,890
H £4,668
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
30
Newport 0.4 mi
Audley End 1.3 mi
Elsenham 4.5 mi
J9 M11 4.9 mi
J9A M11 6 mi
J9A M11 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £450,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£338k £508k £684k £854k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Wendens Ambo 44 1.3 mi away ⇄
Wicken Bonhunt 39 1.5 mi away ⇄
Widdington 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Arkesden 38 2.2 mi away ⇄
Debden 38 2.4 mi away ⇄
Rickling Green and Quendon 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Saffron Walden 59 2.8 mi away ⇄
Clavering 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Elder Street 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Littlebury 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sewards End 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Henham 44 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newport (Uttlesford) a nice place to live?

Newport (Uttlesford) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Newport (Uttlesford) is 51/100, 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 Newport (Uttlesford)?

Newport (Uttlesford) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 153 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newport (Uttlesford)?

Among the top-rated schools in Newport (Uttlesford) are Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport and Newport Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Newport (Uttlesford) in total.

What are house prices like in Newport (Uttlesford)?

The current median house price in Newport (Uttlesford) is £450,000, around 58% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Newport (Uttlesford) in context

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Postcode districts in Newport (Uttlesford)

CB11 51 ⇄

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