Town Pop. 5,542

Living in Rogerstone: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rogerstone scores 62/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Transport is where Rogerstone most outperforms the national norm: 54/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Rogerstone places 2nd of 3 in the NP10 postcode district.

That sits 12 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (95) and broadband (93) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see NP10 postcode district.

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Rogerstone scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
26.5 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 44 crimes
↓ 76% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Shoplifting 18 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Public order 12 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mountain Road 26 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 13 crimes
  3. 3 Little Oaks View 10 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 9.2 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
75
Green Space 62
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital18.5 mi
Southmead Hospital20.4 mi
St Michael's Hospital21.1 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryTHE ROGERSTONE PRACTICE1.3 mi
GP capacity1,472 patients per GP

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

Broadband
93
Full fibre (FTTP)87.4%
available across Newport
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 140 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate60.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.6%Student3.9%Other inactive5.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.1%Skilled & technical29.8%Routine & elementary15.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.8%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership88%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
67
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 C
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
54
Rogerstone 0.2 mi
Pye Corner 1.3 mi
Risca and Pontymister 1.6 mi
J27 M4 1.3 mi
J27 M4 1.4 mi
J28 M4 2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £324,975 54
Detached £400,000 33
Semi-detached £229,800 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£208k £281k £356k £430k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Risca 59 2.1 mi away ⇄
Machen 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Newport (Newport) 70 3.6 mi away ⇄
Castleton (Newport) 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cwmbrân 65 4.0 mi away ⇄
Marshfield (Newport) 53 4.3 mi away ⇄
Caerleon 71 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ponthir 52 4.5 mi away ⇄
Trethomas 56 4.6 mi away ⇄
Abercarn 55 4.7 mi away ⇄
Cwmfelinfach 50 5.1 mi away ⇄
Ynysddu 47 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rogerstone a nice place to live?

Rogerstone is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rogerstone is 62/100, 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 Rogerstone?

Rogerstone is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 147 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Rogerstone?

The current median house price in Rogerstone is £324,975, around 14% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £400,000, semi-detached £229,800. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%. There were 54 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Rogerstone

NP10 63 ⇄

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