Postcode Analysis Newport, Wales

WILCRICK LANE, NP26 3DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILCRICK LANE, NP26 3DA.

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Population

167

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

NP26 3DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

NP26 3DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wilcrick Lane, 0.1km from Wilcrick in Newport. Administratively it sits within Llanwern ward and the Newport East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NP26, NP26 3DA offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 52, 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £439k. 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 3DA are sourced from Output Area W00008564 (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 3DA. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 439,000

2 sales · Mean £ 439,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

NP26 3DA has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • McDonalds0.2 km
  • McDonalds0.2 km
  • Sawyers Bar & Grill1.0 km
  • Sawyers Bar & Grill1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ty Hotel1.0 km
  • Ty Hotel1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Severn Tunnel Junction5.4 km
  • Caldicot6.6 km
  • Newport Gwent10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Tump Farm0.1 km
  • Tump Farm0.2 km