Crap Towns / Newport / Empty homes
How many homes stand empty in Newport?
In the Newport council area, 1,116 empty homes are liable for council tax in 2026-27: 1.58% of all homes liable for it, about the same as Wales's 1.61%.
| Period | Empty homes | Share | Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 1,114 | 1.70% | 1.88% |
| 2018-19 | 1,264 | 1.91% | 1.81% |
| 2019-20 | 1,114 | 1.67% | 1.85% |
| 2020-21 | 1,114 | 1.65% | 1.78% |
| 2021-22 | 1,046 | 1.54% | 1.84% |
| 2022-23 | 1,015 | 1.49% | 1.58% |
| 2023-24 | 1,025 | 1.49% | 1.59% |
| 2024-25 | 1,150 | 1.67% | 1.60% |
| 2025-26 | 1,134 | 1.62% | – |
| 2026-27 | 1,116 | 1.58% | 1.61% |
| Council | % of homes empty, 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Newport | 1.58% |
| Caerphilly | 1.49% |
| Monmouthshire | 0.94% |
| Torfaen | 0.90% |
| Across Wales | 1.61% |