Living in Newport
Newport is a city in Wales, United Kingdom, home to 151,485 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 20%, #75 of 388), first-time home buyers (top 27%, #102 of 378), low-income households (top 28%, #108 of 387).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Newport
- The Bristol Channel is 3 km away.
- It is part of Greater Cardiff, 19 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 49 min and sets around 16:05; in late June it sets around 21:33.
How Newport ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In Wales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 49 | #234 of 378 | #10 of 22 | Map |
| Low-income household | 69 | #108 of 387 | #12 of 22 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #112 of 378 | #9 of 22 | Map |
| Single parent | 60 | #122 of 378 | #9 of 22 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 47 | #322 of 378 | #19 of 22 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 36 | #318 of 378 | #18 of 22 | Map |
| Early retiree | 45 | #364 of 387 | #22 of 22 | Map |
| Single professional | 50 | #286 of 368 | #12 of 21 | Map |
| Young professional | 53 | #284 of 367 | #12 of 21 | Map |
| DINKS | 42 | #312 of 362 | #15 of 21 | Map |
| Remote worker | 60 | #243 of 387 | #21 of 22 | Map |
| Commuter | 76 | #111 of 368 | #5 of 21 | Map |
| Car-free household | 63 | #287 of 361 | #12 of 21 | Map |
| Student | 45 | #199 of 354 | #9 of 20 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 68 | #102 of 378 | #11 of 22 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 62 | #128 of 388 | #12 of 22 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 41 | #325 of 363 | #16 of 21 | Map |
| Expat professional | 43 | #296 of 387 | #12 of 22 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 25 | #287 of 378 | #13 of 22 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 42 | #277 of 388 | #21 of 22 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 52 | #75 of 388 | #13 of 22 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 44 | #235 of 388 | #21 of 22 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 31 | #330 of 388 | #20 of 22 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 60 | #157 of 388 | #8 of 22 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #253 of 388 | #18 of 22 | Map |
| Coastal living | 69 | #98 of 209 | #13 of 21 | Map |
| Business owner | 60 | #176 of 388 | #5 of 22 | Map |
| Digital native | 55 | #203 of 368 | #11 of 21 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Torfaen 11 km
- Caerphilly 16 km
- Cardiff 17 km
- Monmouthshire 17 km
- North Somerset 24 km
- Blaenau Gwent 24 km
- Vale of Glamorgan 27 km
- Rhondda Cynon Taf 29 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.