NP20 1FS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Market Arcade, 0.4km from Gold Tops in Newport (Newport). Administratively it sits within Stow Hill ward and the Newport West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NP20 1FS 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. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £45k, 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 1FS are sourced from Output Area W00008732 (shared with 204 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET ARCADE, NP20 1FS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET ARCADE, NP20 1FS.
424
35
£ 36,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP20 1FS 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NP20 1FS spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP20 1FS. 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
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
£ 45,000
1 sales · Mean £ 45,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
Crime around NP20 1FS is above average at 93 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
94 nearby- Clarence Food And Wine0.4 km
- Lifestyle Express0.5 km
- Londis Newport Service Station0.9 km
- Shell Casnewydd0.6 km
- Vape Shop0.8 km
- + 89 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Gateway Hotel0.7 km
- Gateway Hotel0.7 km
- Silurian Hotel0.1 km
- Silurian Hotel0.1 km
- Gwesty Glenroy0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
54 nearby- Hereford Arms1.0 km
- Mill Street Social Club0.2 km
- Riverside Bar0.3 km
- The Dodger0.6 km
- Hereford Arms1.0 km
- + 49 more
Restaurant, Cafe
158 nearby- The Snack Bar0.8 km
- Busy Kitchen0.9 km
- Golden Tandoori0.5 km
- Llyfrgell Maindee Library Cafe1.0 km
- Neon0.5 km
- + 153 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
72 nearby- Balti Shack At Paprika1.0 km
- Best Kebabs0.5 km
- King Kebab1.0 km
- Lunch Box0.8 km
- New Honour Garden0.5 km
- + 67 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newport Gwent0.2 km
- Pye Corner3.1 km
- Rogerstone4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Market Arcade H10.0 km
- Market Arcade H20.0 km
- Market Arcade H30.0 km
- Obs0.0 km
- Obs0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NP201FS · Data under Open Government Licence