NP20 is a postcode district in Newport, Wales, covering 1345 active and 430 retired postcodes.
The largest share of NP20 (12%) is characterised by an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately, alongside a South Asian neighbourhood — terraced housing, strong community feel (11%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes NP20 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in NP20 are around £180k, down 18.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NP20 at 416 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NP20 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Newport, Wales
NP20 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NP20 postcode area.
groups
Population26,812
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Avg Age40
payments
Avg Income£ 38,722 /yr
work
Employed45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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6/10family_restroomFamily
2/10favoriteHealth
7/10workEmployment
3/10diversity_3Diversity
7/10paymentsAffluence
3/10directions_transitTransit
9/10homeHome Ownership
3/10trending_upInvestment
1/10psychology
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 40, NP20 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £180k. Property prices are trending down 18.3% year-on-year.
home £180,926 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British82.5%
Asian / British Asian9.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed5.6%
Economic Activity
45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences3570
Anti-social behaviour1864
Shoplifting1549
Public order1204
Criminal damage and arson730
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Ex -Travelodge Newport Central
- Ex -Travelodge Newport Central
- Caerleon House Hotel
- Gwesty Glenroy
- Ibis Budget Newport
- + 7 more
shopping_bag
Retailers - Other
188 nearby- Lifestyle General Store
- Castle Farm Shop
- Hobbycraft
- Holland & Barrett
- JDS Evans Chemist
- + 183 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
82 nearby- Blaina Wharf
- Clwb Tennis Lawnt Allt-yr-yn
- Flying Angel Mission To Seafarers
- Lyceum Tavern
- Pill Harriers Social Club
- + 77 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
240 nearby- Gem 42
- Karen's Diner
- KFC
- KFC
- Las Iguanas Newport / Super Nonna
- + 235 more
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd
- Iceland
- Lidl
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd
- Tesco Express
- + 19 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
136 nearby- Granchies Caribbean
- Bettws Fish Bar
- Bubble Trouble
- Granchies Caribbean
- JC Cookhouse
- + 131 more
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Area Profile: NP20 · Data under Open Government Licence