Postcode Analysis Monmouthshire, Wales

NP26 3AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP26 3AL.

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Population

207

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /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: NP26 3AL 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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Area Character

NP26 3AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 84% 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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NP26 3AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.5km from St Bride's Netherwent in Monmouthshire. Administratively it sits within Magor East with Undy ward and the Newport East constituency.

For families considering a move, NP26 3AL represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 3AL are sourced from Output Area W00008188 (shared with 36 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 3AL. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Severn Tunnel Junction4.9 km
  • Caldicot6.0 km
  • Newport Gwent10.8 km