Postcode Analysis Monmouthshire, Wales

QUEENS GARDENS, NP26 3BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS GARDENS, NP26 3BU.

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Population

471

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP26 3BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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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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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NP26 3BU spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. £400k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 45.9% year-on-year.

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

NP26 3BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Queens Gardens, 0.3km from Magor in Undy and Magor. Administratively it sits within Magor West ward and the Newport East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% 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 £400k, down 45.9% year-on-year. 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 3BU are sourced from Output Area W00008190 (shared with 11 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 3BU. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 375,000

9 sales · Mean £ 403,333

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

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

Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Days Inn0.6 km
  • Days Inn0.6 km
  • Ty Hotel0.5 km
  • Ty Hotel0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Costa0.6 km
  • Costa0.6 km
  • Sawyers Bar & Grill0.5 km
  • Donnies Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Mia's Coffee Co0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Magor Services (Rontec) Garage0.6 km
  • Magor Services (Rontec) Garage0.6 km
  • Co operative Store0.6 km
  • Co operative Store0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Angelos Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Angelos Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Subway0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Golden Lion0.5 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.5 km
  • The Golden Lion0.5 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Severn Tunnel Junction4.1 km
  • Caldicot5.3 km
  • Newport Gwent11.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Queen`s Gardens0.1 km
  • Blenheim Avenue0.2 km
  • Rectory0.3 km
  • Withy Walk0.4 km