NP26 3AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Common Y Coed, 0.6km from St Bride's Netherwent in Undy and Magor. Administratively it sits within Magor East with Undy ward and the Newport East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NP26, NP26 3AX offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Property: Prices average £1.2M. 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 3AX are sourced from Output Area W00008285 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMMON Y COED, NP26 3AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMON Y COED, NP26 3AX.
504
36
£ 47,300 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP26 3AX 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NP26 3AX combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£1.2M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP26 3AX. The average age is 36.1. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 380,000
3 sales · Mean £ 665,333
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Severn Tunnel Junction3.3 km
- Caldicot4.4 km
- Chepstow11.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP263AX · Data under Open Government Licence