NP20 — NEWPORT | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NP20

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NP20 is £227,235, which is 17% below the Gwent average of £273,109.

Properties in NP20 cost 20.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NP20 have risen 5.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£392,004	265
Semi-detached	£240,436	753
Terraced	£176,711	768
Flat	£126,686	337
All types	£227,235	2218

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NP20

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 111.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NP20 has a crime rate significantly 37% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

35.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

3.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

20.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

20.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NP20

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NP20 has 23 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Clytha Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Crindau Junior & Infant School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Maesglas C.P. School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Malpas Court Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
St Woolos Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

167,899

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NP20 are 347.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

347.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NP20 is collected by Newport Council. The Band D rate is £2,338/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NP20 — NEWPORT

Area Summary

NP20 (NEWPORT) offers affordable property prices (£227,235, 21% below national average), higher-than-average crime (37% above national average), 23 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (347 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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NP19

NEWPORT

£217K

▼ 11.8% YoY

NP22

TREDEGAR

£152K

▲ 2.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NP20?

The average house price in NP20 (NEWPORT) is £227,235, based on 2218 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 21% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.0% over the past year.

Is NP20 a safe area to live?

Crime in NP20 is above the national average (111.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (35.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (20.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NP20?

There are 23 schools in or near NP20. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NP20?

Council tax in NP20 is collected by Newport Council. The Band D rate is £2,338 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NP20?

The average broadband download speed in NP20 is 347 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 86%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NP20 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in NP20 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 167,899.