Postcode Analysis Newport, Wales

GREENMEADOW DRIVE, NP26 3AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENMEADOW DRIVE, NP26 3AQ.

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Population

201

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

NP26 3AQ is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £408k reflects the demand.

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

NP26 3AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Greenmeadow Drive, 0.4km from Parc-Seymour in Parc-Seymour. Administratively it sits within Bishton and Langstone ward and the Newport East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NP26, NP26 3AQ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £408k. 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 3AQ are sourced from Output Area W00008522 (shared with 10 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 3AQ. The average age is 57.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 395,000

5 sales · Mean £ 420,320

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Penhow Village Shop Ltd0.1 km
  • Penhow Village Shop Ltd0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Ego Restaurants0.4 km
  • Ego Restaurants0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Severn Tunnel Junction6.8 km
  • Caldicot7.8 km
  • Newport Gwent10.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Parc Seymour0.1 km
  • Greenmeadow Close0.1 km
  • Groes Wen Inn0.4 km
  • Groes Wen Inn0.4 km
  • The Gables0.4 km