Postcode Analysis Monmouthshire, Wales

NP26 3BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP26 3BX.

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Population

233

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NP26 3BX's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £575k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £575k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 41.4% year-on-year.

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

NP26 3BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.0km from Knollbury in Undy and Magor. Administratively it sits within Magor East with Undy ward and the Newport East constituency.

For serious buyers, NP26 3BX is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k, down 41.4% 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 3BX are sourced from Output Area W00008189 (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 3BX. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 425,000

5 sales · Mean £ 454,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

NP26 3BX has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Days Inn0.9 km
  • Days Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Costa0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Magor Services (Rontec) Garage0.9 km
  • Magor Services (Rontec) Garage0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Wheatsheaf Inn1.0 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Angelos Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Angelos Fish Bar1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Severn Tunnel Junction3.2 km
  • Caldicot4.3 km
  • Severn Beach11.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Dancing Close0.5 km
  • Dancing Close0.5 km
  • Whitechapel Walk0.5 km