Postcode Analysis Monmouthshire, Wales

DANCING HILL, NP26 3BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DANCING HILL, NP26 3BY.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

NP26 3BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £530k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £530k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

NP26 3BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dancing Hill, 0.5km from Mill Common in Undy and Magor. Administratively it sits within Magor West ward and the Newport East constituency.

For serious buyers, NP26 3BY is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £530k. 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 3BY are sourced from Output Area W00008197 (shared with 15 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 3BY. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 530,000

2 sales · Mean £ 530,000

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

NP26 3BY has low crime rates — 9 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Days Inn0.7 km
  • Days Inn0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Costa0.7 km
  • Costa0.7 km
  • Donnies Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Mia's Coffee Co0.6 km
  • Stepping Stones Pre-school0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Magor Services (Rontec) Garage0.7 km
  • Magor Services (Rontec) Garage0.7 km
  • Co operative Store0.7 km
  • Co operative Store0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Golden Lion0.6 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.5 km
  • The Golden Lion0.6 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Angelos Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Angelos Fish Bar0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Severn Tunnel Junction3.4 km
  • Caldicot4.6 km
  • Severn Beach11.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Dancing Close0.1 km
  • Dancing Close0.1 km
  • Memorial Hall0.2 km
  • Memorial Hall0.2 km
  • Whitechapel Walk0.3 km