Postcode insights

NP19 7QU

Firbank Avenue

Beechwood

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Detailed insights for NP19 7QU

Overview

Postcode NP19 7QU is located in an urban city, within the Beechwood ward of Newport in the Wales region, and forms part of the Beechwood area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beechwood is £42,423 per year. The nearest station is Newport (South Wales), about 1.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Beechwood Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Beechwood has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 817 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Beechwood has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Beechwood is £42,423 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP19 7QU.

Transport

The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP19 7QU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBeechwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Beechwood Park
0.4 miWoodland ParkMediumWalking directions to Woodland Park
0.4 miBrecon ParkSmallWalking directions to Brecon Park

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
4,743.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.09(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.53(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.53(-42%)
Public order
3.76(-54%)
Other theft
3.14(-31%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
336
94.38%
Other White
7
1.97%
Other
6
1.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.84%
Other Asian
2
0.56%
Total population: 356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
35.61%
Level 3 (A level)
65
23.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.95%
No qualifications
25
8.99%
Apprenticeship
23
8.27%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
63
48.84%
Owns outright
59
45.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.65%
Other social rented
1
0.78%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Beechwood

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £275K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Beechwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £530,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beechwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£300,000£308
Semi-Detached39£260,000£244
Terraced33£188,000£193
Flats2£145,000£206

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beechwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beechwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£86,000£163,000£99,000
2017£207,500£69,000£167,000£112,000
2018£250,000£77,750£166,000£136,500
2019£210,000£79,000£192,475£139,975
2020£250,000£83,250£191,500£151,250
2021£265,000£110,500£215,000£162,500
2022£277,500£111,250£242,500£183,000
2023£329,000£117,500£222,500£173,750
2024£283,500£83,500£250,000£178,828
2025£301,000£181,000£257,500£180,000
2026£150,000£108,000£277,000£201,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beechwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beechwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£158£104£167£112
2017£171£101£163£118
2018£192£116£165£136
2019£199£108£198£138
2020£230£122£191£159
2021£199£149£212£171
2022£194£161£247£182
2023£268£164£234£187
2024£260£182£239£186
2025£280£194£244£187
2026£167£256£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beechwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Beechwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP19 7QU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP19 7QU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jan 202630, Firbank Avenue, Newport, NP19 7QUDetachedFreehold£150,000
21 Feb 202520, Firbank Avenue, Newport, NP19 7QUSemi-DetachedFreehold£307,500
17 Apr 202518, Vale View, Newport, NP19 7QQDetachedFreehold£400,000
25 Nov 202516, Raphael Close, Newport, NP19 7QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
15 Sept 20252, Hove Avenue, Newport, NP19 7QPSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the NP19 7QU postcode area, located within Beechwood, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP19 7QU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableSt Julians PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableEveswell Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableSt Joseph's R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP19 7QU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP19 7QU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLifestyle Express70 Heather Road, Newport, NP19 7QXWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miNisa Local65 Beaufort Road, St Julians, Newport, NP19 7NPWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miBeechwood Stores88BC Christchurch Road, Newport, NP19 7SJWalking directions to Beechwood Stores

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP19 7QU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Deb Davies

Beechwood - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Mark Spencer

Beechwood - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Matthew Pimm

Beechwood - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jessica Morden

Newport East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictNewportW06000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewport EastW07000104
WardBeechwoodW05001629
ParishBeechwoodW04000810
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BeechwoodW02000351
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newport 005BW01001615
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP19 7QU

Is NP19 7QU (Beechwood) safe?

The area around NP19 7QU records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NP19 7QU?

The median sale price around NP19 7QU in Beechwood is £210,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP19 7QU?

There are 8 schools close to NP19 7QU, including St Julians Primary, Eveswell Primary School and St Joseph's R.C. Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP19 7QU?

NP19 7QU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 817 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP19 7QU (Beechwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newport East covering NP19 7QU is Jessica Morden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Deb Davies (Labour Party), Mark Spencer (Labour Party) and Matthew Pimm (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.