Is NPT a safe place to live?

Crime rates in NPT are higher than average, at 391 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of NPT?

The population for the NPT area is approximately 21,995 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Newport, Wales

NPT House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

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

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Population

21,995

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 36,093 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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5/10

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3/10

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7/10

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3/10

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7/10

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2/10

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9/10

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4/10

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6/10

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Area Character

NPT is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

NPT is a postcode district in Newport, Wales, covering 0 active and 2417 retired postcodes.

Safety: Crime runs above average across NPT at 391 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 NPT 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 / British85.5%

Asian / British Asian8.1%

Black / African / Caribbean2.0%

Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 31%

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 offences2947

Anti-social behaviour1562

Public order989

Criminal damage and arson719

Shoplifting509