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NP20

NEWPORT

Gwent, Wales, England

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NP20 is the postcode district for NEWPORT, located in Gwent, Wales.

Avg price £227,235
1yr change ▲ 5.0%
Crime 37% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£227,235

▲ 5.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

21% below national avg

Crime Rate

111.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

37% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

23 schools

Broadband Speed

347 Mbps

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.

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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

£224K £227K £230K £232K £235K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

167,899

Population

62

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.

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347.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about NP20 NEWPORT

What is the average house price in NP20 NEWPORT?
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 NEWPORT 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 is the population of NP20 NEWPORT?
The population of NP20 (NEWPORT) is approximately 167,899 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in NP20 NEWPORT?
There are 23 schools in or near NP20. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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