NP26 3BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Llanvaches in Newport. Administratively it sits within Bishton and Langstone ward and the Newport East constituency.
For families considering a move, NP26 3BH represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3BH are sourced from Output Area W00008520 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NP26 3BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP26 3BH.
377
50
£ 47,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP26 3BH 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NP26 3BH — age 50, 89% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP26 3BH. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
NP26 3BH has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Rock And Fountain Inn0.3 km
- The Rock And Fountain Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Severn Tunnel Junction4.9 km
- Caldicot5.8 km
- Chepstow11.0 km
Bus Stops
- Rock & Fountain Inn0.3 km
- Rock & Fountain Inn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NP263BH · Data under Open Government Licence