NP26 3BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dancing Hill, 0.5km from Mill Common in Undy and Magor. Administratively it sits within Magor West ward and the Newport East constituency.
For serious buyers, NP26 3BY is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £530k. 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 3BY are sourced from Output Area W00008197 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DANCING HILL, NP26 3BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DANCING HILL, NP26 3BY.
285
50
£ 47,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
NP26 3BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £530k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £530k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP26 3BY. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 530,000
2 sales · Mean £ 530,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
NP26 3BY has low crime rates — 9 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Days Inn0.7 km
- Days Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Costa0.7 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Donnies Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Mia's Coffee Co0.6 km
- Stepping Stones Pre-school0.8 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Magor Services (Rontec) Garage0.7 km
- Magor Services (Rontec) Garage0.7 km
- Co operative Store0.7 km
- Co operative Store0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Golden Lion0.6 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.5 km
- The Golden Lion0.6 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Angelos Fish Bar0.6 km
- Angelos Fish Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Severn Tunnel Junction3.4 km
- Caldicot4.6 km
- Severn Beach11.6 km
Bus Stops
- Dancing Close0.1 km
- Dancing Close0.1 km
- Memorial Hall0.2 km
- Memorial Hall0.2 km
- Whitechapel Walk0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP263BY · Data under Open Government Licence