CASTLE RISE, NP26 3BS House Prices & Local Information

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NP26, NP26 3BS offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £700k. 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 3BS are sourced from Output Area W00008520 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.