Postcode Analysis Newport, Wales

SOUTH VIEW, NP26 3BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH VIEW, NP26 3BG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

377

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP26 3BG 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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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NP26 3BG — age 50, 89% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £190k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NP26 3BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South View, 0.2km from Llanvaches in Newport. Administratively it sits within Bishton and Langstone ward and the Newport East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. 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 3BG are sourced from Output Area W00008520 (shared with 26 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 3BG. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

1 sales · Mean £ 190,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

NP26 3BG has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Rock And Fountain Inn1.0 km
  • The Rock And Fountain Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Severn Tunnel Junction5.1 km
  • Caldicot5.9 km
  • Chepstow10.6 km