Postcode Analysis Newport, Wales

SWARD CLOSE, NP10 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWARD CLOSE, NP10 0AZ.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP10 0AZ 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

NP10 0AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 95% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £296k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NP10 0AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sward Close, 0.6km from Cefn in Rogerstone. Administratively it sits within Rogerstone North ward and the Newport West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 95% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £296k. 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 NP10 0AZ are sourced from Output Area W00008681 (shared with 21 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 NP10 0AZ. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 296,500

3 sales · Mean £ 347,166

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

NP10 0AZ has low crime rates — 7 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 behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime2
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Evans And Clarke Greengrocers0.7 km
  • Fourteen Locks Mini Market0.8 km
  • McColls0.7 km
  • Evans And Clarke Greengrocers0.7 km
  • Fourteen Locks Mini Market0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Nook (Rogerstone)0.8 km
  • The Nook (Rogerstone)0.8 km
  • Two Simmering Pans0.8 km
  • Two Simmering Pans0.8 km
  • The Glade Cafe1.0 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Tredegar Arms0.3 km
  • Tredegar Arms0.3 km
  • Newport Golf Club0.6 km
  • Newport Golf Club0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rogerstone1.0 km
  • Pye Corner2.0 km
  • Risca & Pontymister3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Kent Close Path0.1 km
  • Delius Close0.2 km
  • Mount Pleasant Primary School0.2 km
  • Roberts Close0.2 km
  • Rolls Walk0.2 km