Postcode Analysis Newport, Wales

MARKET STREET, NP20 1FU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET STREET, NP20 1FU.

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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 1FU 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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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NP20 1FU spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1FU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Market Street, 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 1FU 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, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. 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 90 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 1FU 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 1FU. 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 1FU is above average at 90 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 offences143
Anti-social behaviour98
Shoplifting64
Public order50
Criminal damage and arson28

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

92 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
  • + 87 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 Glenroy0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

72 nearby
  • Balti Shack At Paprika1.0 km
  • Best Kebabs0.5 km
  • King Kebab1.0 km
  • Lunch Box0.9 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

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