Postcode Analysis Newport, Wales

NP26 3AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP26 3AJ.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP26 3AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NP26 3AJ's low deprivation rank, 77% ownership, and £680k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

NP26 3AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Penhow in Parc-Seymour. Administratively it sits within Bishton and Langstone ward and the Newport East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NP26, NP26 3AJ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £680k. 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 NP26 3AJ are sourced from Output Area W00008523 (shared with 17 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 NP26 3AJ. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 800,000

5 sales · Mean £ 695,000

Semi-Detached

£ 305,000

1 sales · Mean £ 305,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

NP26 3AJ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Penhow Village Shop Ltd0.8 km
  • Penhow Village Shop Ltd0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Ego Restaurants0.6 km
  • Ego Restaurants0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Severn Tunnel Junction6.2 km
  • Caldicot7.1 km
  • Newport Gwent11.1 km

Bus Stops

  • St John's Hall0.4 km
  • St John's Hall0.5 km