Is NP6 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in NP6 are higher than average, at 184 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of NP6?

The population for the NP6 area is approximately 25,446 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Newport, Wales

NP6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NP6 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

25,446

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,491 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10

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7/10

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4/10

workEmployment

7/10

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3/10

paymentsAffluence

7/10

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6/10

homeHome Ownership

8/10

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1/10

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Area Character

NP6 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NP6 is a postcode district in Newport, Wales, covering 0 active and 1874 retired postcodes.

Safety: Crime runs above average across NP6 at 184 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 45 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 NP6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%

Asian / British Asian0.9%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 2%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1840

Anti-social behaviour858

Public order495

Criminal damage and arson315

Other theft275

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