Postcode NP19 8AS is located in an urban city, within the Alway area of Newport in the Wales region, and forms part of the Lawrence Hill area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lawrence Hill is £39,562 per year. The median sale price in Alway is £206,000 (around £229 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £183,125 and £250,000. 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.
Lawrence Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,426 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.
Lawrence Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lawrence Hill is £39,562 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP19 8AS.
The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Beechwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Beechwood Park |
| 0.5 mi | Lliswerry Park | Large | Walking directions to Lliswerry Park |
| 0.4 mi | Woodland Park | Medium | Walking directions to Woodland Park |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £206,000 (about £229 per square foot) in Alway area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,000 up to £580,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £300,000 | £288 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £215,000 | £235 |
| Terraced | 25 | £190,000 | £208 |
| Flats | 2 | £117,750 | £203 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175,000 | £58,750 | £130,000 | £119,248 |
| 2017 | £220,000 | £70,000 | £157,995 | £121,000 |
| 2018 | £199,995 | £70,498 | £157,500 | £135,000 |
| 2019 | £239,000 | £95,000 | £174,500 | £137,000 |
| 2020 | £245,000 | £78,000 | £168,000 | £142,750 |
| 2021 | £258,000 | £92,000 | £185,000 | £167,750 |
| 2022 | £272,500 | £78,500 | £212,000 | £190,000 |
| 2023 | £273,750 | £110,000 | £210,000 | £167,000 |
| 2024 | £280,000 | £113,500 | £207,000 | £185,000 |
| 2025 | £287,500 | £117,500 | £220,000 | £186,000 |
| 2026 | £367,500 | £122,500 | £216,500 | £185,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £152 | £92 | £126 | £129 |
| 2017 | £170 | £168 | £159 | £133 |
| 2018 | £179 | £188 | £166 | £149 |
| 2019 | £195 | £136 | £170 | £150 |
| 2020 | £179 | £117 | £187 | £167 |
| 2021 | £235 | £193 | £191 | £165 |
| 2022 | £247 | £92 | £224 | £205 |
| 2023 | £232 | £165 | £224 | £192 |
| 2024 | £236 | £213 | £213 | £192 |
| 2025 | £251 | £294 | £230 | £198 |
| 2026 | £287 | £184 | £226 | £208 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP19 8AS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 391A, Chepstow Road, Newport, NP19 8HL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 08 Jun 2026 | 43, Gibbs Road, Newport, NP19 8AR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 35, Gibbs Road, Newport, NP19 8AR | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2026 | 5, Mansel Street, Newport, NP19 8LA | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 22, Mansel Street, Newport, NP19 8LA | Terraced | Freehold | £145,380 |
In the NP19 8AS postcode area, located within Lawrence Hill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Somerton Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | St Patrick's R.C. Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Eveswell Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NP19 8AS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 428 Chepstow Road, Newport, NP19 8JH | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Blue Fanta | 424 Chepstow Road, Newport, NP19 8JH | Walking directions to Blue Fanta |
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 46 Somerton Road, Newport, NP19 8LD | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 330-328 Chepstow Road, Newport, NP19 8NP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Somerton Lane, Newport, NP19 0JR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Elected local representatives for NP19 8AS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alex Pimm
Alway - Elected 5 May 2022
Debbie Harvey
Alway - Elected 5 May 2022
Tim Harvey
Alway - Elected 5 May 2022
Jessica Morden
Newport East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP19 8AS records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.
The median sale price around NP19 8AS in Alway is £206,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NP19 8AS, including Somerton Primary School, St Patrick's R.C. Primary School and Eveswell Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NP19 8AS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,426 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newport East covering NP19 8AS is Jessica Morden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alex Pimm (Labour Party), Debbie Harvey (Labour Party) and Tim Harvey (Labour Party).