NP20 5FD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rose Street, 0.3km from Marshes in Newport (Newport). Administratively it sits within Allt-yr-yn ward and the Newport West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £132k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 60.4% 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 5FD are sourced from Output Area W00008345 (shared with 424 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSE STREET, NP20 5FD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSE STREET, NP20 5FD.
304
38
£ 37,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP20 5FD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 38, NP20 5FD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 60.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP20 5FD. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 110,000
5 sales · Mean £ 122,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NP20 5FD is moderate at 81 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
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- Clarence Food And Wine0.6 km
- Lifestyle Express0.6 km
- Shell Casnewydd0.8 km
- Vape Shop0.9 km
- Clarence Food And Wine0.6 km
- + 75 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Gateway Hotel0.9 km
- Gateway Hotel0.9 km
- Silurian Hotel0.2 km
- Silurian Hotel0.2 km
- Caerleon House Hotel0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
50 nearby- Mill Street Social Club0.1 km
- Riverside Bar0.4 km
- The Dodger0.7 km
- Mill Street Social Club0.1 km
- Riverside Bar0.4 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
136 nearby- The Snack Bar0.9 km
- Busy Kitchen1.0 km
- Golden Tandoori0.6 km
- Neon0.6 km
- Newport Veterans Hub0.5 km
- + 131 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Best Kebabs0.6 km
- Lunch Box1.0 km
- New Honour Garden0.7 km
- Best Kebabs0.6 km
- Lunch Box1.0 km
- + 45 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newport Gwent0.1 km
- Pye Corner3.0 km
- Rogerstone4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Newport (S Wales) Rail Station0.1 km
- Church of Jesus Christ0.2 km
- Church of Jesus Christ0.2 km
- Queensway Q30.2 km
- Queensway Q20.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NP205FD · Data under Open Government Licence