NP26 3BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Roundwood Close, 0.1km from Penhow in Parc-Seymour. Administratively it sits within Bishton and Langstone ward and the Newport East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 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 3BT are sourced from Output Area W00008523 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROUNDWOOD CLOSE, NP26 3BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROUNDWOOD CLOSE, NP26 3BT.
255
48
£ 47,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP26 3BT 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 3BT — age 48, 77% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP26 3BT. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP26 3BT 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Ego Restaurants0.8 km
- The Rock And Fountain Inn0.9 km
- Ego Restaurants0.8 km
- The Rock And Fountain Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Severn Tunnel Junction5.7 km
- Caldicot6.7 km
- Newport Gwent11.2 km
Bus Stops
- St John's Hall0.1 km
- St John's Hall0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NP263BT · Data under Open Government Licence