Newport

A question about : Newport

Hello,

My name is Chris and I would like to ask about the Newport area north off Chepstow Road. I want to buy a property, small 1 bed flat, but I am confused about the bad ratings this area receives.
I know there are many council houses in this borough, but my impression from the north part off the main street are very nice.
Should I be worried? Its close to gas station/Tesco express.
I currently live in Richmond, London but I can not afford anything in London and find Wales very lovely.... also I've seen parts of London I wouldn't live even if it was for free anyway...
Thanks in advance

Best answers:

• I'd say you're right. I'm from newport and north of Chepstow road is definitely better than sound of Chepstow road in that area.
  The are you mention is a relatively new estate and although its not classed as a good part of newport you can do a lot worse. The further up that hill you go the better to be honest (I'm just talking about that area mind)
  As further along Chepstow road the opposite happens IMO
• Why don't you rent so you can take stock of the area personally??
• Hello,
  Thank you for help. I hope I am not doing a mistake, but I have a limited budget and I don't want to continue wasting money only in rent in London, since half of them are gone.
  I hope the area might not be expensive or something, but the houses looks nice and clean and hopefully the people will be good and friendly.
  I visited some other properties on Commercial Road, Temple Street and they were a lot more unappealing to me, even though being a lot bigger and cheaper.
• Take a walk down Newport High St on a sunny afternoon.