Postcode Analysis Newport, Wales

NP20 1GB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP20 1GB.

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Population

424

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /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: NP20 1GB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NP20 1GB spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

NP20 1GB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Gold Tops in Newport (Newport). Administratively it sits within Stow Hill ward and the Newport West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 NP20 1GB are sourced from Output Area W00008732 (shared with 204 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 NP20 1GB. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.1%
Asian / British Asian16.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

Crime around NP20 1GB is moderate at 87 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 offences144
Anti-social behaviour96
Shoplifting65
Public order44
Criminal damage and arson23

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

92 nearby
  • Clarence Food And Wine0.5 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.5 km
  • Londis Newport Service Station1.0 km
  • Shell Casnewydd0.7 km
  • Vape Shop0.9 km
  • + 87 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Gateway Hotel0.8 km
  • Gateway Hotel0.8 km
  • Silurian Hotel0.0 km
  • Silurian Hotel0.0 km
  • Gwesty Glenroy0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

50 nearby
  • Mill Street Social Club0.2 km
  • Riverside Bar0.4 km
  • The Dodger0.6 km
  • Mill Street Social Club0.2 km
  • Riverside Bar0.4 km
  • + 45 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

156 nearby
  • The Snack Bar0.9 km
  • Busy Kitchen0.9 km
  • Golden Tandoori0.5 km
  • Neon0.5 km
  • Newport Veterans Hub0.4 km
  • + 151 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

66 nearby
  • Best Kebabs0.6 km
  • Lunch Box0.9 km
  • New Honour Garden0.6 km
  • Best Kebabs0.6 km
  • Lunch Box0.9 km
  • + 61 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newport Gwent0.1 km
  • Pye Corner3.0 km
  • Rogerstone4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Market Arcade H30.0 km
  • Market Arcade H20.0 km
  • Market Arcade H10.0 km
  • Queensway Q30.1 km
  • Newport (S Wales) Rail Station0.1 km