Postcode Analysis Newport, Wales

NP20 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP20 1DB.

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Population

424

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP20 1DB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

NP20 1DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 20% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

NP20 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Marshes in Newport (Newport). Administratively it sits within Stow Hill ward and the Newport West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NP20 1DB offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 NP20 1DB are sourced from Output Area W00008732 (shared with 204 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP20 1DB. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.1%
Asian / British Asian16.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

Crime around NP20 1DB is above average at 98 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.

Violence and sexual offences149
Anti-social behaviour103
Shoplifting73
Public order52
Criminal damage and arson32

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

98 nearby
  • Clarence Food And Wine0.4 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.4 km
  • Londis Newport Service Station0.9 km
  • Shell Casnewydd0.6 km
  • Vape Shop0.8 km
  • + 93 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Gateway Hotel0.7 km
  • Gateway Hotel0.7 km
  • Silurian Hotel0.1 km
  • Silurian Hotel0.1 km
  • Gwesty Glenroy1.0 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

54 nearby
  • Hereford Arms0.9 km
  • Mill Street Social Club0.3 km
  • Riverside Bar0.3 km
  • The Dodger0.5 km
  • Hereford Arms0.9 km
  • + 49 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

154 nearby
  • The Snack Bar0.8 km
  • Busy Kitchen0.9 km
  • Golden Tandoori0.5 km
  • Llyfrgell Maindee Library Cafe0.9 km
  • Neon0.4 km
  • + 149 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

84 nearby
  • Balti Shack At Paprika0.9 km
  • Best Kebabs0.5 km
  • King Kebab0.9 km
  • Lunch Box0.8 km
  • New Honour Garden0.5 km
  • + 79 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newport Gwent0.2 km
  • Pye Corner3.1 km
  • Rogerstone4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Square 200.0 km
  • Market Square 190.0 km
  • Market Square 210.0 km
  • Market Square 220.0 km
  • Market Square 180.0 km