Postcode Analysis Newport, Wales

EMLYN WALK, NP20 1EW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EMLYN WALK, NP20 1EW.

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Population

377

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP20 1EW 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.

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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

50% of NP20 1EW's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 34 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

NP20 1EW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Emlyn Walk, 0.5km from Baneswell in Newport (Newport). Administratively it sits within Stow Hill ward and the Newport West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NP20 1EW offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1EW are sourced from Output Area W00008741 (shared with 108 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 1EW. 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

White / British49.7%
Asian / British Asian28.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.9%
Other / Mixed14.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around NP20 1EW is moderate at 75 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 offences135
Anti-social behaviour79
Public order56
Shoplifting55
Criminal damage and arson32

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

120 nearby
  • Clarence Food And Wine0.8 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.8 km
  • Londis Newport Service Station1.0 km
  • Shell Casnewydd0.9 km
  • Clarence Food And Wine0.8 km
  • + 115 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Gateway Hotel0.8 km
  • Gateway Hotel0.8 km
  • Silurian Hotel0.7 km
  • Silurian Hotel0.7 km
  • Gwesty Glenroy0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

54 nearby
  • Mill Street Social Club0.8 km
  • Riverside Bar0.7 km
  • The Dodger0.8 km
  • Mill Street Social Club0.8 km
  • Riverside Bar0.7 km
  • + 49 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

172 nearby
  • Golden Tandoori0.8 km
  • Neon0.8 km
  • Newport Veterans Hub0.7 km
  • Neon0.8 km
  • Newport Veterans Hub0.7 km
  • + 167 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

94 nearby
  • Best Kebabs0.8 km
  • New Honour Garden0.7 km
  • Best Kebabs0.8 km
  • New Honour Garden0.7 km
  • Bab Haus Mex0.6 km
  • + 89 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newport Gwent0.8 km
  • Pye Corner3.2 km
  • Rogerstone5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Kingsway Centre0.1 km
  • Emlyn Street0.1 km
  • Ebenezer Terrace0.2 km
  • Mariners Green0.2 km
  • Bus Station Q0.3 km