C+
Liveable Score

Passable Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

A

Amenities

B+

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilNewport
Crime Rate
Above Average for a Welsh suburb
11% above the national average.
Demographics
👶 Young Families
Interactive liveability map of Somerton showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 6 locations. Somerton boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+
Crime hotspots
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Nearby Places

Beechwood

suburb

B

1.1 km away

Alway

suburb

C+

1.1 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Ample
Play SpacePlay Space
Ample
Golf CourseGolf Course
Limited
Public ParkPublic Park
Ample
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Ample
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Limited
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Ample

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Sparse
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Plentiful
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Plentiful
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Adequate
TakeawaysTakeaways
Plentiful

Transport Links

motorway
J25M4
Motorway
motorway
J25M4
Motorway
motorway
J26M4
Motorway
motorway
J24M4
Motorway

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Maindee C.P. School
St Mary's R.C. Primary School
Alway Primary

Somerton House Prices

The average house price in Somerton is £189,081, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Somerton house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Somerton graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£189,081

Detached house prices

£256,316

Flats and maisonettes prices

£130,977

Semi-detached house prices

£210,081

Terraced house prices

£181,101

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Somerton a nice place to live?

Somerton is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+.

How safe is Somerton?

Somerton has an above average crime rate for a Welsh suburb, with around 83 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 11% above the national average, and 24% below the Newport average.

What are the demographics of Somerton?

The majority of residents in Somerton identify as White (British) (80%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (87%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.