NP20 1EN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on George Street, 0.6km from Baneswell in Newport (Newport). Administratively it sits within Stow Hill ward and the Newport West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newport.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £96k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1EN are sourced from Output Area W00008741 (shared with 108 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GEORGE STREET, NP20 1EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE STREET, NP20 1EN.
377
34
£ 36,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP20 1EN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
50% of NP20 1EN's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP20 1EN. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 126,500
4 sales · Mean £ 118,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
Crime around NP20 1EN is moderate at 67 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
116 nearby- Clarence Food And Wine0.9 km
- Lifestyle Express1.0 km
- Clarence Food And Wine0.9 km
- Lifestyle Express1.0 km
- Boba Go0.8 km
- + 111 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Gateway Hotel1.0 km
- Gateway Hotel1.0 km
- Silurian Hotel0.9 km
- Silurian Hotel0.9 km
- Sleep Station0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- Riverside Bar1.0 km
- The Dodger0.9 km
- Riverside Bar1.0 km
- The Dodger0.9 km
- Bloc Burger Kitchen0.9 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
172 nearby- Golden Tandoori1.0 km
- Newport Veterans Hub0.9 km
- Newport Veterans Hub0.9 km
- Spice King At Golden Tandoori1.0 km
- Clwb Racedi Sboncen Casnewydd0.8 km
- + 167 more
Takeaway Shop
88 nearby- New Honour Garden0.9 km
- New Honour Garden0.9 km
- Bab Haus Mex0.9 km
- Masala Craft0.9 km
- Newport Grill0.9 km
- + 83 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newport Gwent1.0 km
- Pye Corner3.3 km
- Rogerstone5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Ebenezer Terrace0.1 km
- Kingsway Centre0.1 km
- Newport Central Police Station0.1 km
- Mariners Green0.1 km
- Albert Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NP201EN · Data under Open Government Licence