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Living in Rogerstone

A snapshot of life in Rogerstone, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Rogerstone is a village in Newport, Wales with a population of 7,546. The average house price is £335,571 and the overall crime rate is 108.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Rogerstone ranks

Affordability
#135 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#126 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

7,546

Avg House Price

£335,571

Crime Rate

108.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

411 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,696.5

Median Age

42.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Rogerstone's detached homes (£402,557) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£152,964).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Rogerstone prices have risen 53% over the last 9 years (£219,677 → £335,571).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£402,557	£400,000	118
Semi-Detached	£246,413	£253,750	52
Terraced	£203,096	£203,750	26
Flat	£152,964	£140,000	14

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Rogerstone is 108.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Rogerstone: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Rogerstone averages 411 Mbps — 311% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Rogerstone homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 67.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.9
% Rated C or Above	67.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,107

Demographics & Economy

Population	7,546
Median Age	42.5
Median Household Income	£29,696.5
Employment Rate	55.5%
Owner Occupied	65.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	28.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Rogerstone?

The average house price in Rogerstone is £335,571 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Rogerstone?

The most affordable entry point in Rogerstone is a flat, with an average price of £152,964.

Is Rogerstone a safe place to live?

Rogerstone has a recorded crime rate of 108.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Rogerstone?

Average broadband download speeds in Rogerstone are around 411 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.8% of premises.

How big is Rogerstone?

Rogerstone is a settlement in Newport with a population of approximately 7,546.

Most compared with

How does Rogerstone stack up against its neighbours?

Aberbargoed

Rogerstone

House price: £177,121 · £335,571
Crime rate: 85 · 108.9
Distance: 9.8 mi

Abercarn

Rogerstone

House price: £166,339 · £335,571
Crime rate: 84.7 · 108.9
Distance: 4.9 mi

Abercynon

Rogerstone

House price: £161,702 · £335,571
Crime rate: N/A · 108.9
Distance: 12.5 mi

Abersychan

Rogerstone

House price: £161,481 · £335,571
Crime rate: 101.9 · 108.9
Distance: 9.4 mi

Abertillery

Rogerstone

House price: £131,204 · £335,571
Crime rate: 156.6 · 108.9
Distance: 10.2 mi

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

Rogerstone

House price: £157,985 · £335,571
Crime rate: 85.1 · 108.9
Distance: 9.3 mi

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