Town Pop. 1,306

Living in Portskewett: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Portskewett comes out at 52/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Portskewett most outperforms the national norm: 84/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the NP26 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Portskewett sits 29 points above the NP26 district figure of 55/100. Safety (95) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (13) and lifestyle (23). For the surrounding area, see NP26 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Portskewett scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
49 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 25 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Crick Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 King Harold'S View 7 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 6 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
77
Green Space 17
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsSouthmead Hospital8.3 mi
St Michael's Hospital10.3 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary10.4 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust7.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryGRAY HILL SURGERY1.3 mi
GP capacity1,656 patients per GP

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

Broadband
84
Full fibre (FTTP)78.1%
available across Monmouthshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate61.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.2%Unemployed1.6%Retired26.5%Student2.8%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.6%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary23.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.3%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership82%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
61
Council tax Monmouthshire · 2025-26
A £1,518
B £1,771
C £2,024
D £2,277
E £2,783
F £3,289
G £3,795
H £4,554
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
32
Caldicot 1.5 mi
Severn Tunnel Junction 2.3 mi
Severn Beach 3.5 mi
J2 M48 2.7 mi
J22 M4 3.1 mi
J2 M48 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Portskewett 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

Sudbrook 53 0.7 mi away ⇄
Caldicot 58 1.0 mi away ⇄
Caer-went 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Rogiet 55 2.3 mi away ⇄
Shirenewton 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Chepstow 60 3.5 mi away ⇄
Beachley 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Pilning 33 4.1 mi away ⇄
Severn Beach 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Undy and Magor 56 4.2 mi away ⇄
Tutshill and Sedbury 59 4.5 mi away ⇄
Marsh Common 0 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Portskewett a nice place to live?

Portskewett is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Portskewett is 52/100, 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 Portskewett?

Portskewett is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Portskewett

NP26 51 ⇄

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