NP19 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Amber Close, 0.7km from Barnardtown in Newport (Newport). Administratively it sits within Victoria ward and the Newport East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NP19 0BB offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NP19 0BB are sourced from Output Area W00010524 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AMBER CLOSE, NP19 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMBER CLOSE, NP19 0BB.
247
37
£ 37,700 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP19 0BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NP19 0BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 27% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 3.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP19 0BB. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 142,000
9 sales · Mean £ 144,877
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
Crime around NP19 0BB is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
130 nearby- Clarence Food And Wine0.4 km
- Duckpool Road Convenience Store0.9 km
- Lifestyle Express0.4 km
- Londis Newport Service Station0.5 km
- Shell Casnewydd0.4 km
- + 125 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Gateway Hotel0.4 km
- Gateway Hotel0.4 km
- Silurian Hotel0.6 km
- Silurian Hotel0.6 km
- Sleep Station0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
70 nearby- Crown Inn0.9 km
- Hereford Arms0.7 km
- Maindee Conservative Club0.8 km
- Mill Street Social Club0.7 km
- Oddfellows Arms0.8 km
- + 65 more
Restaurant, Cafe
178 nearby- The Snack Bar0.7 km
- Busy Kitchen0.7 km
- Duckpool Cafe0.9 km
- Golden Tandoori0.4 km
- Llyfrgell Maindee Library Cafe0.6 km
- + 173 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
124 nearby- Balti Shack At Paprika0.7 km
- Best Kebabs0.5 km
- King Kebab0.7 km
- Lunch Box0.6 km
- Mighty Fine Meals0.8 km
- + 119 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newport Gwent0.7 km
- Pye Corner3.5 km
- Rogerstone5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Maindee Primary School0.2 km
- Maindee Primary School0.3 km
- Kingsway K140.3 km
- Kingsway K130.3 km
- Bus Station Q0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP190BB · Data under Open Government Licence