NP20 3AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Davids Crescent, 0.4km from Pont Ebbw in Newport (Newport). Administratively it sits within Gaer ward and the Newport West constituency.
For families considering a move, NP20 3AX represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.5% 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 NP20 3AX are sourced from Output Area W00008472 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST DAVIDS CRESCENT, NP20 3AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST DAVIDS CRESCENT, NP20 3AX.
279
43
£ 37,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP20 3AX 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.
Area Character
NP20 3AX is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 6.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP20 3AX. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 136,000
6 sales · Mean £ 132,750
Terraced
£ 119,000
14 sales · Mean £ 113,817
Flat
£ 95,000
1 sales · Mean £ 95,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP20 3AX has low crime rates — 23 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Muffler @ Maesglas Sports And Social Club0.7 km
- Muffler @ Maesglas Sports And Social Club0.7 km
- Gaer Inn Newport0.6 km
- Gaer Inn Newport0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Baxterstorey @ Office Of National Statistics0.9 km
- Jump Adventure1.0 km
- McDonalds0.5 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Tesco Family Dining0.5 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- A J S Stores0.2 km
- Spar0.2 km
- A J S Stores0.2 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Lifestyle General Store0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Flames Pizza And Grill0.2 km
- Maesglas Fish Bar0.2 km
- Sheppards Fish Bar0.2 km
- Wai Wai Takeaway0.2 km
- Yo! To Go! @ Tesco0.5 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pye Corner1.8 km
- Newport Gwent2.5 km
- Rogerstone4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Morton Way0.2 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
- Maes-glas Shops0.2 km
- Maes-glas Shops0.2 km
- Park Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NP203AX · Data under Open Government Licence