Area Analysis Newport, Wales

NP20 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NP20 postcode area.

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Population

26,812

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 38,722 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
workEmployment
3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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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

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.

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
  • Silurian Hotel
  • Sleep Station
  • Caerleon House Hotel
  • + 7 more
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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
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd
  • Iceland
  • Lidl
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd
  • Tesco Express
  • + 19 more
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Takeaway Shop

136 nearby
  • Granchies Caribbean
  • Bettws Fish Bar
  • Bubble Trouble
  • Granchies Caribbean
  • JC Cookhouse
  • + 131 more