Cost of Living in Newport
Wales
City
Population: 155,000
Average House Price
£236.5k
-18% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£35,084
-10% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£735/mo
-39% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£1,865Band D / yr
Energy£139/ mo
Water£34.00/ mo
Broadband£37.00/ mo
Bus Pass£66.96/ mo
House Prices in Newport
0.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£236,500
Detached£379,500
Semi-detached£225,500
Terraced£176,000
Flat / Apartment£137,500
House prices in Newport have increased by 0.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Newport
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£35,084
Mean£39,330
Median hourly rate£16.72/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£23,845
Upper quartile (75th)£46,265
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
-10.1%
£3,955 below national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Newport
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Newport each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £735 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £155 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £139 |
| Utilities | Water | £34.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £37.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £173 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £244 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £141 |
| Estimated Total | £1,658 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Newport
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£66.96
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.33
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£173
Compare Newport with Another Location
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Newport
- What is the average house price in Newport?
- The average house price in Newport is £236,500, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £379,500, while flats and apartments average £137,500. Prices have risen by 0.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Newport?
- The median annual salary in Newport is £35,084, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £3,955 below the national average. Salaries typically range from £23,845 (lower quartile) to £46,265 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Newport?
- Average monthly rent in Newport is £735 per month. Rents have increased by +4.8% over the past year.
- Is Newport an affordable place to live?
- Newport is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 25% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £735, while the median annual salary is £35,084 (approximately £2,924 per month before tax).
- How does Newport compare to London?
- The average house price in Newport is £236,500, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Newport costs around 43% of London prices, making it £314,500 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £735 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Newport?
- House prices in Newport are currently rising, with a 0.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £236,500 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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